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I think there's a certain beauty in these towers' sterility. But then again, I come from the design perspective that less, is often, more. I can tell you that there are a lot of cities that only wish they have this level of development: sterile or not.

They will be paying property tax to help support the less ambitious.

Perhaps it's a classic case of less being more.

No doubt in 50 years from now, the grandchildren of those who decry the design and aesthetics of this building will view it as a great example of early 21st century architecture and a true heritage piece. Regrettably, I won't live long enough to witness the transformation of this project from...

It's not a crisis to those who already have a home.

It's always interesting to read posters' readiness to spend other people's money to satisfy their aesthetic standards. Imagine if we imposed the same process to clothing? Hey Bosley, don't come to work unless you wear an Armani tie.

Who would be complaining? Seagulls?

I'm sure the developers, buyers and residents of 88 Scott Street didn't give two hoots about the views that the then new tower they were building and investing in were blocking.

Where is it written that 'signature architecture' is synonymous with quality? There are a plethora of examples where flashy design hid underlying design problems. Just look at Montreal's Big "Owe". I'm from the school that adheres to the simple principle that form should follow function. As...

Or change the earth's orbit. Some developers have incredible influence.

Statement? Signature? Generic? I think too many here forget that property development is a business and not an esoteric exercise in visual excitement. I think that building twin towers of 74 and 64 stories is a 'statement' in itself. I suspect that there are many other cities that only wish...

With age, it happens to all of us.

Perhaps. The greater fool theory is sometimes irresistible.

A noble sentiment. But if we can't kick start this economy, then there will be a diminution of services and the standard of living that so many of us have taken for granted. The least of our problems will be the lack of some park space and trees in a corner of downtown Toronto.

We're in the midst of a pandemic that has killed thousands, brought our economy to its knees and has caused massive government deficits that will take a generation to pay off and the geniuses who lead us are concerned about shadowing?