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Old Posted Jan 22, 2008, 12:37 AM
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The city is developing a revitalization plan for Chinatown and considering rezoning to allow buildings that are up to 150 feet tall to attract more residents and rejuvenate the commercial area.

The city could permit buildings taller than 150 feet on signature sites, and these sites are being determined. They could be special places in terms of street grids and gateways to neighbourhoods.
I agree woth JLousa and would expect that the 150ft buildings would end up forming a tall street wall, rather than the typial tower & podium form. That would be interesting.