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Old Posted Jul 28, 2015, 4:54 PM
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Originally Posted by WarrenC12 View Post
Economically feasible vs. economically optimal are two different concepts. Based on building capital and operating costs, along with future revenue generating potential, all kinds of buildings are possible in different areas.

Maybe bigger corporate egos dominate, maybe construction costs are cheaper, or any number of other variables.
Wasn't the law courts downtown originally going to be built in a 200 meter plus tower. I don't think you can say it's not feasable to build taller. It is interesting to see what the variables are.

Henbo, Vancouver doesn't like large floor plate buildings. It has little to do with our blocks.
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