That's even funnier then me admitting to liking the French Quarter! Vive la france!
Are you serious? A friend of mine bought in the French Quarter, even after I told him what a horrid mistake. What a concept: build right to the curb on two of the busiest intersections in the city.
Not to mention it is an ugly building to boot!
He moved after a year. The noise, the soot, the panhandlers.
Back on topic: I looked at the Spire 5 or so years ago from plans. Why, oh why does the city allow such huge footprints? Why can we not have public plazas, a fountain, some open space around these monstrous towers?
Besides, the developer wanted $2k a floor up the south side and the building across the street has 'tear me down' written all over it. Good luck with those who paid for a good view on the south side!
Does anyone remember the waterfall and pond that used to be on Bay St. where Indigo books is now? The trouble with this city (well, one of the troubles, anyway) is that they don't stick to their guns when forcing developers to allow for public space when permitting higher densities. The pond on Bay St. is gone. The gym and pool at 555 Sherbourne is gone. None of the public spaces in St. Jamestown that were promised are maintained.
I love tall towers, but let's think more along the lines of the TD Center. Bay St. is becoming a canyon, and although this may be fine for office development, for habitation not so much.
This is not Hong Kong. Well, at least not yet.