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Old Posted Feb 23, 2012, 9:20 PM
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Would love to hear thoughts on our urban opinions...

Cro, I remember when I was always in the "40 flrs or bust" club, but I think some of our forumers could be fixated on that feature without looking at the comprehensive impact of what a building like that produces in that part of the city. And I don't mean to talk about people as if they're not in the conversation as well, but it is an evolution of thinking about urbanity and the appealing physical qualities large population centers possess.

Traveling to more and more places without blockbuster skylines--but lovely and lively communities--I've come to appreciate highrises and downtowns in a more neutral tone. More from the perspective of economic density and development.

With that in mind, are people that seek higher-storied buildings doing so out of the fact that these developable lots are in Center City, which is arguably the place where taller buildings should be?
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