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Old Posted Jan 9, 2012, 9:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Radster View Post
Furthermore, as a result the new Lebreton Claridge buildings will look even smaller and more shameful. The top of the tallest Claridge building won't even be near the midpoint of this new tower.
I think the intent of the LeBreton plan is not to overwhelm the escarpment, and still make the natural topography obvious. The NCC views the escarpment as a extension of the Parliament Hill and Supreme Court promontories when viewed from the western parkway. In the same way, Quebec City won't allow imposing hi-rises in its lowertown or along the waterfront
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