There is another concern in the back of my mind. I feel that height is pretty much inevitable somewhere down the line. The problem is that the faster we burn through empty lots at this stage, the more at risk it will put historic structures and low-rises with actual character, when the 40-floor buildings do eventually start getting built.
Part of my motivation for wanting to build higher is to protect more of Raleigh’s history.
and four 200+ ft. towers may be more visually striking than one 400+ ft one, at least as far as stretching out the City’s skyline.
In other areas like Glenwood or Hillsborough street, it would be a fantastic addition, but in this spot it will have little impact. Won’t even be visible from the money shot, and will cement the ‘gap tooth’ effect from northwestern angles for the rest of time essentially.
Maybe they should do a land trade with Kane’s Smokey Hollow phase 3? 