with regard to jasper:
i really do question the planning department.
the Japser elevator core is on the western side (face) of the building.
for a prominent location, this is totally ridiculous.
yet, the architecture is cheap to begin with.
i think it was approved at a low point in the economy.
Going forward, it is too bad the powers that be in san francisco DO
NOT learn from these and other past mistakes.
Personally, I have written quite a bit about 50 first street; looks marvelous on the eastern side but also has the elevators and utilities on the back. this is especially telling with very poor renderings or distant renderings of the western face.
i mean, come on, a 900' building with an ugly back like jasper.
the crown on 50 first does not even fit or encompass the building.
in addition, one can only hope that the window washing equipment at the top of jasper is just standing in place for construction and can be hidden or turned when the building goes into full operation.
For those out there: always be cautious when you see over-hyped, colorful and artistic renderings of these buildings. they seldom look like the artsy pictures. rather, they are meant to hide the cheap materials and such--which is something else a seasoned city planner should be able to detect.
Below: my dream Gang Tower. how about at least 600 feet????
source: me and
http://commissions.sfplanning.org/cp...CUA-Memo_2.pdf
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