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Originally Posted by MolsonExport
Stubby building heights are sort of the worst of both worlds. No incentive for grand structures that command the eye, yet they are still high enough to make the streets into dark trenches. I can't think of a single Ottawa skyscraper, other than those wonderful neo-gothic, classical government buildings and the Chateau Laurier (and OK, some of the museums, but these are not skyscrapers) that is noteworthy.
Glass blue boxes dominate Ottawa more than any other city that I can think of.
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Yes agreed! Unfortunately (or fortunately depending how you look at it), now that they relaxed the height limit a little bit, those taller blue/green glass condos being built are better than nothing I suppose. Those short boxy utilitarian Government buildings built in the 60's are so uninspiring. No height + no flair. I suppose the feds were being responsible with their spending. At least on those. I would rather see charcoal concrete buildings with dark tinted glass then those blue/green glass ones though. Even copper coloured glass designs are more appealing to me.
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