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Originally Posted by Eidolon
Only 800 feet? How come they decided to be so stingy with the height? The name of the game is Supertall or Bust if you want visibility on the NYC skyline!
Oh well, maybe it will look nice at least? Hopefully Designed by Foster or SHoP.
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They're not trying to create a skyline icon. That store alone is iconic enough.
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Macy’s, which owns about 360 of its 867 stores, has said in the past that it’s seeking to reap more profits from its real estate holdings, including its Herald Square flagship.
Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Gennette told investors on a February conference call that the company was seeking input from city officials and community stakeholders on plans to “unlock additional real estate value” at the iconic site, and expected to provide more detail later this year.
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That's what it's all about. That 800 ft height number is likely just an estimate, and nothing will be known until the design process begins.
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“Over the last year and a half, we have been working closely with a team of land-use, development and design experts to produce a menu of economically viable redevelopment alternatives,” Gennette said. “These could densify the real estate with complementary uses and will certainly preserve the store and enhance the customer experience.”
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Some overview from google...
