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Just my opinion.

I do not like plateau effects, sorry. I find they destroy skylines no matter the height. They just look blah and the lack of variation lacks drama.

That is why I lamented the fact that the heights will all be so similar with no tower capable of standing out as a 'centerpiece' tower that could create a peak in the new skyline. For appearance sake, they could have allowed one of the sites have some kind of no-max FAR to encourage a true standout tower among the others. Unfortunately, NY is not a master planned community and there are NIMBY concerns. I still can't understand that since the residents are no where near this site. 4 towers around 1000-1200 with a single 1400+ tower would create a more balanced and beautiful skyline for the west side.