The best scenario for planners would be tiers, you get a view, I get a view, and they get a view. A bunch of 50' saltboxes isn't the answer.
...the poster and...how saintly republicans are...
Thank goodness! There but for the grace of a height restriction goes Sowal!
Given the current infrastructure, population, and density of this area, there is absolutely no reason to build anything over 50'. Many long established urban areas have a similar height restriction to promote a healthy density and living environment.
Actually, DCA has said in the past that these height limitations are increasing urban sprawl, this in turn increases our carbon footprint on the world and in the overall scheme does a lot more damage to the planet than building everything together in huge skyscrapers like they do in Asian countries. We just do not like it and since we have had no problem in the past taking more than our fair share of resources from the rest of the world we continue to justify this aberrant behavior is some misguided intellectual argument that it is actually good for us.
Just remember, height limitations are a serious cause of global warming. So if you are going to talk the talk........
Until you provide a reliable link* to such a study I'm gonna call BS on your statement.
*The society for buildings over 50 feet is probably a little biased.
I can see where basic logic could be elusive to some here. But given time you too will see the error of your ways. Just think about it as you drive from the suburbs to the urban areas to do your shopping.
Actually, DCA has said in the past that these height limitations are increasing urban sprawl, this in turn increases our carbon footprint on the world and in the overall scheme does a lot more damage to the planet than building everything together in huge skyscrapers like they do in Asian countries. We just do not like it and since we have had no problem in the past taking more than our fair share of resources from the rest of the world we continue to justify this aberrant behavior is some misguided intellectual argument that it is actually good for us.
Just remember, height limitations are a serious cause of global warming. So if you are going to talk the talk........