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Originally Posted by reidjr
That maybe i just think some put to much into a high skyline.I would like to see a few 40 towers but i am against a ton of high towers its does not improve life style as some seem to think.
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Most people from the Ottawa-section here on SSP want only a few tall signature towers and height restrictions in some areas lessened.
On another note, people in Ottawa (Glebites and NIMBY's) seem to kibosh anything interesting that happens in this city to make it more livable. The original plan for Lansdowne which had the crazy-artistic pedestrian bridge and island was taken away in the name of money and being opposed to change. Glebites are fighting tooth and nail to prevent decent, money-making renewal of Lansdowne that would see the return of livelihood, football and possibly even soccer alongside a true urban park.
The Botanical Gardens were killed in the name of preserving experimental barley fields and dog-walkers "rights" in the Arboretum.
Tall, slender towers look much nicer than stumpy boxes, yet many Ottawans seem to not realize this. They also provide us with more residents in urban areas which A) means more money for city coffers and B) more people living downtown.
The fact that the Windmill Project was killed by mainly Glebe-centered opposition was ridiculous when it did nothing but add to the city.
The Science and Tech Museum still doesn't have a home befitting the size of its collection and status as a national institution.
Bluesfest. My God, Bluesfest. Every year, there are some locals and even Glebites who complain about hearing the "noise" (it's called music, old people) when it's one of the largest Blues festivals in North America and a major draw to Ottawa.
I could go on, but I think you get the point. Sure, a whole bunch of towers everywhere won't make the city livable, but the people in Ottawa could at least TRY to make the city work.