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Originally Posted by Prometheus
The NDP was also in power before the adoption of the viewcones (from 1972 to 1975). And the Liberals have been in power since 2001. Furthermore, of the towers constructed in the 21 years since the adoption of the viewcones, the majority were built (or had begun construction/planning) prior to the Liberals taking power in 2001.
But regardless, the observation remains the same: Office tower construction has dramatically declined since the adoption of the viewcones, not increased. Therefore, there is no evidence to support the claim that viewcones have lead to greater office tower density. Indeed, the evidence unequivocally contradicts that claim.
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Right. And there were no other towers built in Vancouver during that period? I do distinctly recall a complete lack of construction activity over the last two decades.
I believe New Wester was speaking to the urban form generally, not office buildings specifically.
Regardless, with the current proposed and U/C office towers, most of them are being designed to the view cone maximum leaving market demand for other projects.
It is a moot point in any event; I think that until the current higher building sites are implemented the view cones are here to stay.
With that in mind, strong design with appropriate massing and detailing can make a 150m tower amazing. In my opinion this proposal fails in that regard.