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Originally Posted by eman
I'm curious what market you are that you think the forks is targeting?
Why would living in a skyscraper be more attractive than living in a building set on an active courtyard with narrow streets and shops?
Urban living is about more than a view....its about neighbourhood and the amenities that support a lifestyle.
The highest density, most active streets are 6 storey neighbourhoods....not skyscrapers....you could fit maybe 4 skyscrapers on that site...that isn't a neighbourhood.
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Density at an iconic location,,with something worth looking at,, views from the Forks would be fanfrickintastic from the 18th floor,, and still have your lovely 6 floor podium. Waterfront Drive would be fine,, if there was a slender tower on each block above the lovely block long podium that they built. People bought penthouse views of a tree,, but if the same building had a slender tower on top,, that view would of the horizon, sun sets and sun rises and the river, the CMHR and the Forks. And still have Urban living with amenities and lifestyle. Thats where I want to live,, and I thought that was going to happen.
"Why would living in a skyscraper be more attractive than living in a building set on an active courtyard with narrow streets and shops?"
The skyscraper needs a podium,, the affordable units can have a view of the building across the street/courtyard etc,, and everybody has access to the amenities and courtyards and community
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