Shorter, more narrow look for controversial project eliminates condos, adds 82 rooms
Faulty maneuvering by one council member prevented a vote on an amendment limiting the Westin's height
Jameson sends letter to all who have contacted him about the project; final vote tonight on whether hotel and condominium tower plans will move forward
UPDATED 6:10 p.m. Monday -- Councilman Jameson's letter to colleagues lays out case for supporting Westin, historic overlay and transferring development rights -- Two council members want to amend the zoning change to shorten structure by seven stories, and the Metro Historical Commission is helping drum up support
But there is still more bumpy road ahead for the hotel project
The developer releases the latest on the ever-evolving design
In a tense meeting punctuated by indoor downpour, MDHA's design review committee gives conditional approval to the $100 million project
Design of hotel isn't changed much, but preserves Lower Broad buildings
Occupancy and rates rise again to exceed national average and fuel the desires of hotel developers
Concept drawings are first step in talking with city officials