Sacramento: 301 Capitol Mall: A New Plan for The Towers Site - Page 103

downtownserg89 · #**2041** Posted **Apr 21, 2007, 8:55 PM**

hmm, i could live with a slightly shorter tower. it looks kind of cool. like i'm sure it will look cool at night. just as long as something gets built.

urban_encounter · #**2042** Posted **Apr 21, 2007, 9:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by downtownserg89

hmm, i could live with a slightly shorter tower. it looks kind of cool. like i'm sure it will look cool at night. just as long as something gets built.

In order to reduce costs, landscape lighting (to illuminate the crown at night) will not be included...

downtownserg89 · #**2043** Posted **Apr 21, 2007, 9:46 PM**

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In order to reduce costs, landscape lighting (to illuminate the crown at night) will not be included...

wait what!? so it's not even gonna look cool at night? LAME!

urban_encounter · #**2044** Posted **Apr 21, 2007, 9:51 PM**

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wait what!? so it's not even gonna look cool at night? LAME!

I was joking...

I have no clue whether that's in the cards are not.

Though with a need to cut costs, nothing would be off the table I suppose.

foxmtbr · #**2045** Posted **Apr 21, 2007, 9:52 PM**

They could downgrade to a very long string of Christmas lights.

brandon12 · #**2046** Posted **Apr 21, 2007, 10:24 PM**

Most people on this forum know that I think Saca has tons of guts and vision, and I admire him for that. But Lukenbill is another guy from a similar vein. This guy was so young and ambitious in the 80s. From what I know (and please correct me if you know otherwise) he presented a plan to the city in the early 80s to build a mlb stadium near hwy 50 and bradshaw. I heard it ran into opposition from those that felt the traffic would be too much...

I also believe he was barely in his mid 30's when he lead the investment group to buy the Kings. I don't care what city, what industry, I'll always have the utmost respect for young guys like that who are willing to take chances, prove the doubters wrong, and think in bigger terms that the community's established "old school" business elite. These are the types of guys that push a city forward.

I always ask myself "why the hell don't I do things like that?!"

foxmtbr · #**2047** Posted **Apr 21, 2007, 11:13 PM**

^ I aim to be one of those guys someday.

brandon12 · #**2048** Posted **Apr 21, 2007, 11:40 PM**

good for you! I really mean that. I think you're a young person, right? If so, one of the best lessons you can learn early in life is to not settle for small dreams, but think big. Only then will big things happen for you...

foxmtbr · #**2049** Posted **Apr 21, 2007, 11:46 PM**

^Yeah, I'm a junior in high school (16). Thanks for the advice!

otnemarcaS · #**2050** Posted **Apr 22, 2007, 2:29 AM**

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You can go ahead and tell everyone that your city has twin towers...

I think it's the Department of Health Services..

I forgot what the towers are called...

The California Dept of Social Services (CDSS) is housed in the second twin tower. Went to both towers for lunch occasionally when I worked for the State downtown several years ago.

innov8 · #**2051** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 12:52 AM**

brandon12 · #**2052** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 1:03 AM**

I heard some EXTREMELY good news regarding The Towers today from a very good source. Unfortunately, I can't say anything until it's made public, but that should be in a week or so.

innov8 · #**2053** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 1:06 AM**

Will they be built as originally proposed... 54 floors each?

That's my concern now.

brandon12 · #**2054** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 1:38 AM**

honestly, I have no idea.

ltsmotorsport · #**2055** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 2:13 AM**

I think the different floor count towers is an idea floated around for desperation sake, and I don't think The Towers are there yet. Aura seems to be closer to that mindset...

cozmoose · #**2056** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 3:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by brandon12

I heard some EXTREMELY good news regarding The Towers today from a very good source. Unfortunately, I can't say anything until it's made public, but that should be in a week or so.

I don't mean to single out brandon...but I really despise this kind of post.

"I know something you don't and I ain't telling!"

foxmtbr · #**2057** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 4:06 AM**

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I don't mean to single out brandon...but I really despise this kind of post.

"I know something you don't and I ain't telling!"

He can't tell us because his sources trust him to keep secrets, and if he broke that trust he wouldn't get info from them ever again. He's doing the best he can to inform us that good news is on its way without breaking his trust with his sources. He's certainly tell us if he were allowed to, but he isn't. Personally, I am very glad to hear updates like this; I'd rather know good news is coming than be left hanging without a glimpse of hope.

urban_encounter · #**2058** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 4:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by brandon12

I heard some EXTREMELY good news regarding The Towers today from a very good source. Unfortunately, I can't say anything until it's made public, but that should be in a week or so.

Your source was 100% spot on about Cal Pers being pushed aside, by John Saca. (Something i would have never predicted)...

So if your source is now saying that more good news is forthcoming, then that's good enough for me... I can't wait to hear...

brandon12 · #**2059** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 6:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by cozmoose

I don't mean to single out brandon...but I really despise this kind of post.

"I know something you don't and I ain't telling!"

you know what? I completely understand. I didn't mean to sound like that. I only wanted to convey my optimism to others. It does sound kinda lame though.

aufbau · #**2060** Posted **Apr 28, 2007, 7:08 PM**

^it's cool. I understand your excitement and if I knew of something from a trusted source, I would have posted something similar. Like UE said, you were right on the last lead, so let's just wait and see what this news is....