50 King Street - 43s, 53s - York Developments (Approved)

[TallerIsBetter]

I agree that the height limits are partly there as a bargaining chip. But a city should not do that to serious developers. Every project should be evaluated purely on merit and not start with some Government -Knows-Best-and-Must-Annoint-from-On-High posture. These should be a partnership, and from that perspective it's fine for the City to encourage goals like good design and getting some affordable units in the mix.

But I honestly think the real reason for the height limits is to acknowledge the disproportionate power of the NIMBY and Heritage Weenies. So the council doesn't get so many emails and calls.

I'd add the Farhi proposal is wonderful, and it and the York project will fit together perfectly and really enhance the Forks! I love the design, very much like the beautiful 515 Richmond. I don't care who builds it but I really hope that goes as planned.