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Originally Posted by combusean
If I seem to recall, the original Downtown Height Zone map produced during condomania that informs the modern Urban Form height limitations was produced after protracted discussion about changing flight path maneuvers long after Chase Field was built.
Again, I am unaware of actual height limits downtown prior to the unofficial "500 feet" but I chalk it up to being there no reasonable demand that would necessitate it. I always remember the general limit as 100 feet per mile from the nearest runway.
There's a lot that goes into these decisions that can be intensely political, from what airlines want to what the FAA considers as safe within engine-out circumstances. San Jose has definitely seen the same, and I believe their regulations now mirror what Phoenix has despite Phoenix putting the airport above all else.
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Eh - if the FAA says this is an obstruction (vs a hazard) - and all they need to do is put blinky lights on the building (which probably were going to be on it anyhow) - then this shouldn't kill the project. I'd be more concerned about economic conditions killing it - but if the money is already there then good chance we see it eventually. Just means city council has one more thing to put on a checklist.