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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Height limits are the one thing that keeps our city charming and unique.[/quote]

What an utterly moronic take[/quote]

It sure isn’t local government ethics and avoiding conflicts of interest.   :oops: [/quote]

To enjoy wide streets, and open feel, healthy old growth trees and sunlight on one face is moronic? Then why do people want to live in DC in the first place, pray tell? Is everyone here a moron??[/quote]

In fact Richard Florida has a column about how cities with more parks and fuller tree canopies attract more ‘creatives’ and investment.  Cities with more tree canopy are more likely to have cooler temperatures, better overall health and lower stress.  Greenery, lots of natural light and open vistas are an economic  and lifestyle advantage for Washington.[/quote]

Changing the allowe height of a building from 15 to 20 stories does not change the amount of parkland or the tree canopy.

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It affects a feeling openness, sky and shade. Why would they stop at 20? Why not 30? Once you've moved the goalposts once - would be so tempting to move them again.[/quote]

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