Comment on How D.C. could look if the height restriction changesComments−keiferski12yI don't understand why DC doesn't do a Parisian-style La Defense. The central historical DC core can remain at its current height, while skyscrapers and other high rises can be in a designated area.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_D%C3%A9fense−maaku12yBecause this is about putting more lobbyists closer to the capital building.−adestefan12yBecause the city itself is tiny. It's only 60 sq miles. According to Wikipedia the urban area of Paris is 2000 sq miles.
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I don't understand why DC doesn't do a Parisian-style La Defense. The central historical DC core can remain at its current height, while skyscrapers and other high rises can be in a designated area.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_D%C3%A9fense
Because this is about putting more lobbyists closer to the capital building.
Because the city itself is tiny. It's only 60 sq miles. According to Wikipedia the urban area of Paris is 2000 sq miles.