tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389181255786430083.post2204067727210529220..comments2023-10-11T05:46:26.432-05:00Comments on Where: Capitals of GlamourBrendan Crainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00528698033763911972noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6389181255786430083.post-89817337223764565982007-06-12T00:16:00.000-05:002007-06-12T00:16:00.000-05:00Unless I read your post wrong, I think that the gl...Unless I read your post wrong, I think that the glamour in DC that you refer to is the iconic and beautiful landmarks of DC (the Capitol dome, Washington Monument). The presence of those strong visual gestures (and the height limits) means that much of "downtown" DC is the most banal and boring assemblage of post-war architecture on display anywhere. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts is also partially responsible for the overly conservative approach to architecture in the city.<BR/><BR/>There are parts of DC that could be receiving areas for additional height that wouldn't overwhelm the iconic viewsheds in the city.Thomas Hogglestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284352537015457974noreply@blogger.com