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Old Posted Apr 15, 2016, 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by bobdreamz View Post
Is there a height limit in that part of downtown?
Not exactly. There is a setback requirement that makes buildings step back away from Congress Avenue so that they don't block the view of the Capitol dome. Only the older buildings had their tower portions butt against the street. Other than that requirement there is no actual height restriction.

Btw, the crane in the rendering that ATX posted is for the 33-story Aloft Hotel that will also be car free.
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