“I’d really like to have people come together to have a thoughtful conversation about the best use for the property,” said Mayor Terry Nagel. “It’s a huge opportunity to do something that would really have value for our city.”

If the site is used for senior housing, Nagel is concerned that it might not be within walking distance to amenities seniors need and said some kind of shuttle service would need to be provided.

But I not following the mayor's concern.  1600 Trousdale is the one-story white building that is right across the street from the back of B'game Plaza and across Trousdale from the new hospital.  I can't think of a more central location with two grocery stores, a drugstore, a couple breakfast and lunch places along with many other service businesses.  Seems ideal to me.