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Originally Posted by hunser
I think we are getting a bit spoiled, including me. These days every major development seems to sprout a new supertall. It's only logical that we moan height cuts and / or design changes. With so many supertalls in the pipeline, everyone is expecting the one real signature tower (1600ft+ roof), which will elevate the skyline single-handedly.
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When it comes to the current supertall proposals, I think hoping that they commence quickly with construction, financing, and tenants is crucial because all it takes is another economic downturn and most of them will be either canceled or on hold for a long time. Speed is of the essence!
With that said, anything over a 1000 ft is great. We will get our signature tower in time due, but for now, debating a 100 or 200ft decrease from a tower that is already over a 1000 ft after the decrease is silly. I'm happy with the 1,400ft to 1500 ft range. Hell, even 1300 feet is great. Most cities dream of getting towers like these. Luckily, a lot of them are already in the demo stage. Also, with regards to Nordstrom or even the Hudson spire, we will find out soon what the real stats are. Renderings seem to come at odd times, so its really a game of suspense. But on a positive note, lets not forget the 136 skyscrapers UC, many of them over 500ft, along with the highrise proposals that keep coming every day or so in the outer boroughs and I'd say 90% or more of them become reality. NYC is still booming stronger than ever, and its only rising by the day. There are over 200 structures 6-12 stories in Demo or UC stage right now. And those are the ones that are covered, as a database, SSP is probably missing way more. Tons of unknown projects go unnoticed. I'd say as a city, this is booming as fast like those Chinese boom towns.