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I still don't understand the gentleman's agreement on the height being below 1776. Who exactly do they think will be offended by going higher? Besides, the building sits on higher land than the Freedom Tower, so from most vantages it will appear higher. Seems pretty silly to me. Regardless, I like how this is shaping up.
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Just because nothing has been announced higher in the 12 months or so 1 WTC has been completed does not mean that nothing will built higher. It would actually be pretty unusual for a city to have a "new highest" and then a bunch of taller buildings immediately announced. |
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Stunning!
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http://25.media.tumblr.com/ca3c1ae64...lfp4o2_500.gif Thats just America though. Sure we have our problems, but we bounce back stronger than ever. This decade is witnessing the greatest skyscraper boom since the 20's. Biggest challenge for the city is housing and affordability. Better deals, more housing, and they will come. This is like Mecca for young people. They all want to be here, but some don't want to admit it. Closet NY lovers. #pride |
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Now it's not only NY but the whole USA, there's an 1070 foot building going up in SF right now, that's definitely a sign that we are in the process of getting our skyscraper game back on. :cheers: |
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^Ha, liberal thinking at its best, err worst.. so called "income inequality" is not the reason for this boom. Free-market economics is. Strong demand, for what little land remains, is pushing these buildings taller and taller. That demand, along with the wealth behind it, is fueling tens of thousands of high-skilled jobs, which are then generating indirect demand for jobs like burger flippers, tool forgers, boot repair, etc etc. What's there to complain about? Besides, this is America; it ain't easy, but the condos, apartments and office space in these buildings are attainable to ANYONE who has the will power to earn it.
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NYC like SF, is not friendly at all towards young people, but for career oriented residents, it is. Theres the potential to make lots of money, question is, will you put the effort in to stand amongst the competition? |
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I would add it isn't just America's super-rich it is the world's super-rich. They all need a place to stay when in New York. And London. And Singapore. etc.
And being from Philly, don't let a "gentlemens agreement take hold!!! It stifled Philly for 86 years. |
They're saying on SSP that some big surprises will be revealed soon! :cheers::cheers:
I guess that its roof might exceed 1,500'! |
New roof height and the same spire to eclipse WTC1. I have a feeling of a new tallest soon. :eeekk:
This sounds all calculated. Now that the major hurdles are done with, tower is u/c, would be a good time for Barnett to show his true intentions jr ewing. ;) |
Yessir! Without reading too much into it, sounds like Otie, who provided us with the official architectural diagrams and extrapolated renders from last summer/fall, is hinting at increased roof/parapet height (higher than the current 1490'/1493') and the possibly of a new (official) tallest (U.S.) by both roof and spire- with details to be released soon...:yes:
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NY deserves 1500+ feet and a pinnacle higher than the harpoon on 1WTC. :)
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I think we can ignore the recent low-rez un-"official" render... |
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