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Originally Posted by Barbarossa
So now there is going to be a weed and rubble strewn gaping hole in the street-cape for half a decade? Density lost for nothing. How are you not mad about that?
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Because for one, whatever is there won't be visible and behind a barrier. It'll be accross the street from construction of what will basically be the city's tallest tower. That open site will be welcome, given the amount of closed off space as a result. In fact, it will offer greater views of the Nordstrom tower rising. It's actually common for sites to sit vacant before construction begins in New York.
As far as Extell having a say in the design, Vornado is in it for the money, and they've already stated they expect to make a pretty good amount with this property. I doubt they would let Extell have a say in anything, just to make them more comfortable. Vornado has a site directly over the park, and waiting a few years won't make it any less valuable. They've already shown a willingness to wait it out in Manhattan. In fact, they've let an entire city block of Manhattan sit.