It looks like out-of-place garbage that will convince a lot of formerly neutral, and even some pro-development people, that development can be bad. Which could even lead to backlash against high-rises, like we saw in the past, in reaction to towers getting built among low-rises in Pacific Heights, Russian Hill, Fisherman's Wharf, etc. Housing is needed, but 50 story buildings in a low-rise neighborhood on the beach aren't a necessity for large-scale housing growth, and context should matter too. Basically, if you're a yimby who likes to convince people in this development-averse city about how we need to build lots more housing, then by wholeheartedly supporting this specific project (instead of say a 10 story building at that location, with the 50 story buildings staying downtown instead), you might be shooting yourself in the foot. It doesn't follow zoning rules anyways.
Last edited by tech12; Jul 5, 2023 at 2:57 PM.
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