West 7th demolition underway

Looks like things are moving on the big West 7th development very quickly. Already, demolition is taking place on the block bounded by 7th, Currie, Crockett, and Norwood. Thought not shown in the photo above, the old used car lot at 7th & Currie has been completely demolished, as have several buildings on the south side of the lot. It should only be a matter of time before the buildings in the photo above fall as well - demolition fencing is already in place.

This is the first block to be cleared for the West 7th project. Five more blocks, with an overall site plan bounded by 7th, University, Morton, and Foch, will be cleared for the development. The block currently being demolised will be the home of these buildings:

West 7th is being developed by Cypress Equities, and the buildings were designed by Good, Fulton, and Farrell. Here’s a rendering of the whole project: