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Originally Posted by J.OT13
It comes from a place of extremely low expectations, especially from Claridge. I don't think any of us think this tower is any sort of landmark or earth shattering design, but a very competent background tower. It will contrast well with what we all hope will be the far better Dream LeBreton project behind it, sitting at a higher elevation, along with the Library.
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I appreciate all of the responses.
My point is that the collective expectation should be higher, especially among the audience who cares enough to be active on a forum like this.
The culture is only as good as its audience.
As far as American cities go, every time Iâm in Brooklyn I marvel at the ingenuity and quality of the many new 4-8 story infill buildings popping up everywhere. Thereâs so much variety in design, with most aiming to contribute to bustling street life integrating retail, services and restaurants. The new parks along the East river. Repurposed industrial spaces and the creation of a new skyline in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Fort Greene and Downtown Brooklyn, seemingly overnight. Philadelphiaâs new I-95 park and the redevelopment of so many industrial areas. DC has a ton of sensitive development integrating their parks and rivers. Boston. Chicago. Austin. Seattle all have new development sensitive to their local geography and diverse populations. I donât know why it would be âabsurdâ to learn from these examples or expect anything less in Canadaâs capital.