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Originally Posted by ltsmotorsport
I just don't understand the fear of height, and it's not even 200 feet tall. If the project were shorter and had similar qualities, much more property would have had to be bought and a bulkier building proposed, taking out more of the existing urban fabric. Cities are also living systems that change over time, especially along commercial corridors and when neighborhoods are so protected by many laws and policies, such as historic districts.
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Yeah I would tend to agree with you. I'm not sure the people who are voicing the most concern for the relative modest height really have that much experience with urban environments outside of Sacramento.
A midrise like this project definitely fits in with the fabric of Sacramento's Mid-Town in that location. Secondly, I would be more interested in how Yamanre will help liven up the surrounding neighborhood which is where I think Julie Murphy is coming from. It's certainly a much more appealing project than another subdivision in Natomas.
This project is too tall to be wood or modular construction so it would likely be reinforced concrete and/or steel. That could be significant step in helping to get other projects of similar height (or taller) off the ground in Sacramento.
The question is whether they can get the project underway and completed before the economy starts its inevitable decline again?