Perched along East Bay in downtown Olympia, Mathias Eichler and Brandon Rosage overlook development of what could be the city’s best chance at attractive urban living.

But the vision begs two questions:

1. Will the grand opening of the LOTT clean water education center in East Bay inspire beautiful building in the area?

2. If housing were built, would Olympians hesitate to leave their three-car garages for an urban community?