Yes, and in this case there are property owners who stand to lose hundreds of millions. They need to get permits to convert, but they can apply political pressu

Yes, and in this case there are property owners who stand to lose hundreds of millions. They need to get permits to convert, but they can apply political pressure. I think things are different in that there are some powerful forces aligned to make this work, rather than just government ineptitude. Andy Jassy, as example, who owns part of the Mariners and a new NHL team. He's going to be motivated to protect that wealth by protecting downtown Seattle.