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Old Posted Jun 11, 2017, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by toddguy View Post
What in the world? So this building will have a playground in perpetual darkness all day? Do these people think before they speak?
It's called the imagination playground. Let them imagine the sunshine...



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Originally Posted by chris08876 View Post
I agree. If they want sun exposure, just walk a few blocks. Sun, like ethanol, are good in moderation.

Given the hot, humid, and brutal NYC summers, shade is a nice thing. Because it gets hot in the city.
We're already at the hot stage of summer (for now). And shade is most welcome. But seriously, this tower will have no more damaging effect than the mass of towers that is already there.
It will tower over the playground, for sure. But it's Downtown Manhattan. Things tower.

The playground is just to the right of 80 South St and its neighbors...












Here's that approximation image posted earlier in the thread...



https://www.flickr.com/photos/123254602@N02/







The SHoP designed pier is always a welcome retreat...










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