There must be some reason (reduction in elevator demand?) or maybe just design.
The City of Lougheed towers are similar.
I think the amenity use and height limit played a factor?
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The CD-1 Bylaw contains provision for additional height for common indoor rooftop amenity space. The rezoning proposal did not take advantage of this additional height provision and incorporated the amenity and mechanical space all on the 39th Level. However, following rezoning approval, the applicant revised their plan to add an additional storey solely serving as indoor amenity on the 40th Level.
The overall building height is within the prescribed CD-1 bylaw allowances while the proposed height is consistent the Refined Directions of the Broadway Plan which stipulates heights up to 30 to 40 storeys in station areas.
It gives far more shade and shelter than if the outdoor amenity was on the top floor roof. Note how it's on the east side of the building, same the City of Lougheed towers referenced above.
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