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Building height, zoning, and context in Harlem
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Council Member Riley raises concerns about the height of the proposed buildings and asks about the choice of C4-6 zoning district. Bruce Teitelbaum responds by explaining the context and rationale for the building height.
- Teitelbaum argues that while the buildings are somewhat higher than surrounding ones, they are not out of context with nearby tall buildings.
- He emphasizes the need for increased housing density due to the ongoing housing crisis.
- Teitelbaum mentions that a world-class architect was brought in to develop a vision that is both spectacular and contextual.