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Originally Posted by wakamesalad
It is my conjecture that this tower will not be built, nowhere near this height. If the BOS approves upzoning, there will be lawsuits galore (just think of the reaction over little ol' 8 Washington) and a ballot measure will surely be put in place.
The BOS does not have power over neighborhood activists. 8 Washington and 555 Washington should be valuable lessons. Perhaps Hines has recognized the blockade in sight and has decided to back out quietly.
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I do not think it was an issue for the height. It was lowered to 1070 ft from 1200 ft due to the " shadow" issue. Even former Supervisor Daley, King of the Liberals, was on board to have this building built. Now, with a pro business Mayor and Board, there is no opposition. S. Hestor and her group are natural opponents and would object to anything over an inch. But this area is prime for development and is connected to the development of the TransBay Terminal.
What is stoping this proposal is Money and that is it. If Tishman Speyer can build prospective office buildings, so can others, IMO.