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Old 04-02-2012, 06:57 PM   #14
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Originally Posted by Jacks View Post
Not surprising that the politicians don't want anyone to ruin their sun.

What's with casting a shadow over the river? do they think it will freak out the fish when they are swimming through?
I believe it's just because they don't want to ruin peoples' possible enjoyment of the river walk area.
I'm not 100% certain. I was able to attend a small presentation from the local Calgary firm working with Foster + Partners on the Bow. The height question was raised, and that was the answer we were given.
Originally it was designed to be 74 (maybe 78? I can't remember exactly) stories, but was scaled back to comply with bylaws.
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