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Originally Posted by AwesomeSAView
So, I've heard the complaining from Austinites is that the new downtown development is too much, and too quickly, and much of the same downtown development. The new development in Austin is overwhelming to downtown residents, as well as others who work downtown.
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I don't know where you get your data, but your assumptions are false. The majority of complaints are related to the fact that there are too many 400 footers going up. Forumers would like to see more of a variety in building heights (specifically taller proposals).
Of the 31 buildings either under construction, approved, or proposed (above 200' in height), ten are between 400' and 499' tall. I think forumers would like to see taller proposals (especially when some condo towers are being almost completely reserved in less than a week - The Independent).
People who live downtown do so because they want the urban feel. Furthermore, I have yet to hear of any business (or worker) complaining about too much development. In fact, it's the opposite. Businesses are lining up in queue to get space downtown.
Just my two cents - as a local forumer.
Let's get back to SA talk...I like the CPS museum/tech center plan designed by Lake/Flato!!!