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Originally Posted by alki
It seems in too many American cities, the development of office skyscrapers and hotels automatically preclude first floor retail. Until we get over that cutural perogative, there will not be just dead spaces in American downtowns but dead areas that cover blocks of a DT area.
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I think that cultural prerogative has ended. Most new office buildings now have some form or retail in them. Walking around Vancouver or Toronto in particular this is noticed, as both cities have multiple new office towers with ground floor retail. The issue is, office towers are not commonly built buildings in America nowadays, so the opportunity to make examples of this practice is not often found.
Sorry if I am writing a little dry right now, but I have just finished writing a lab report and am still somewhat on that 'scientific writing' mindset.
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