Coupling open space with the aspects of the neighborhood that make it "emerging" (various social services providers) is probably not going to help.It would help if there were some green space nearby. That is one thing that makes areas near the river desirable. This building is among a sea of parking lots and other buildings. Be nice if the oft spoken about Thrivent block ended up with some green space to connect the area between the commons and the dog park near the freeway.
The area needs people.