Victoria and Park | 25, 36, 38 fl | Proposed

[danbrotherston]

For many people there is just a very simplistic objection to the idea of cluster of tall buildings suddenly in view when they weren't there before. I'd say it goes back to Heidegger's concept of building/dwelling/thinking - with humans who by nature will prefer immediately familiar dwelling or environments. But because we're a rapidly growing region/collection of cities, people need to understand that there are going to be changes. …

Thanks, this is a really interesting way of thinking about it. I was just thinking about what my reaction will be if/when something tall is proposed near me and I have to admit depending on the exact proposal I might find it a bit jarring at first — but I will understand it as part of the natural evolution of the city and most likely support it in any public consultation.

The view out my windows has changed dramatically everywhere I've lived in this city.

I've never once felt that I had any right to oppose it, nor that it would be right to, or even in my interest to do so.

I realize I'm not a typical person, but it really bugs me on several levels the way people act.