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Originally Posted by DCReid
I think it is a terrible proposal. Trophy buildings in relatively small downtowns tend to get all of the best tenants and retail, at the expense of the rest of the downtown. Cities have tried promoting such development but they have generally not been successful in reviving most downtowns. Instead, the rest of the downtown area languishes at the expense of the new area. Renaissance Center in Detroit is one example of a failure, but so was the original World Trade Center in NYC.
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I tend to agree. There is need for space, the town is booming at gold rush proportions, but I'd much rather see a proportioned overall development rather than a tower that will be out of place.