I watched an urbanist YouTube video about Charlotte’s recent growth and the creator brought up a really good point that I had not considered.
He argued that while high-rise buildings look great for the skyline, they run the risk of stagnating growth. In essence he suggested it’s better to have every plot developed even if that means mostly 3-7 story buildings rather than a dozen or so high rises surrounded by vacant or under utilized lots.
Take the Pendo building for example, 20 story building next to a vacant lot. or Skyhouse even. 20 story building, again, next to a vacant lot. (obviously I know there were proposals but they fell through: further supporting his point.)