A forthcoming report from the Municipal Art Society, called “The Accidental Skyline,” bemoans what’s happening on 57th Street, absent New Yorkers’ input. It suggests any new tower casting a shadow over Central Park should require the approval of the City Planning Commission. That’s a plausible trigger for public oversight, dependent on city commissioners with backbone who understand design. — nytimes.com
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The tax argument is this article (or maybe it's mainly in the comments) is convincing: Many of these expensive properties are being purchased by non-residents who don't pay US taxes, but their investment in these very expensive properties is protected due to the taxes regular residents pay.
A very high luxury tax would be appropriate, in my opinion. But as far as aesthetic concerns I don't have any - I think it's amazing that we're able to build so high! The skyline of every city changes over time - NYC is leading a new breed of superslim towers that will have an impact simultaneously both significant and subtle.
It's bullshit that developers can profit while casting a very large shadow onto centrla park, precious open spac e in NYc. Quite surprising this project made it through the review process.
My tower is bigger than yours.
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