Ghirardelli Square: The New Mint Plaza?

We're calling it in the air: Ghirardelli Square is about to become the next Mint Plaza. Or, if not Minty Fresh incarnate, then at least some approximation thereof. We've received word of a revamp by spring, 2008— so much square footage, so little time. Architects Hornberger + Worstell (The W Hotel) have been named captains of Team Building Restoration— this we know for sure. Condos, restaurants— nothing confirmed yet, but we can't imagine such a makeover without them. And so the wait begins ...