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Originally Posted by SIGSEGV
just wait until you have nimbys complaining about tall buildings downtown.
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In earthquake country, there is at least a reason to oppose tall buildings having to do with the inability of fire departments and other "first responders" to really cope with disasters involving them.
I mean "The Towering Inferno" is a real issue as was 9/11.
I'm not saying I think this issue is enough reason to keep downtowns short and stubby. I don't. I'm a real skyscraper fan. But in San Francisco, at least, the issue always comes up when a new building, especially one taller than 400 or 500 ft, is proposed. And the Fire Dept. is usually asked to weigh in.
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