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Originally Posted by Barbarossa
I remember the NIMBYs flipping out over this back in 2008, but exactly what compromises did the city demand in order to approve this project? What types of changes to the building's design occurred because of this compromise?
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They agreed to height limits and FAR limits. Essentially they're not building as big and tall as possible, in exchange for air rights from a landmarked building.
Unfortunately, the local NIMBYs like to get their kicks by altering projects that need certain land use approvals.