The Cities Thread

Discussion in 'Politics & Current Events' started by That Phat Hat, Sep 12, 2012.

  1. Cascarino's Pizzeria

    Apr 29, 2001
    New Jersey, USA
    In addition, the Redskins used to win there. :(
     
  2. Barbara

    Barbara BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 29, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    No place is perfect.
     
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  3. bigredfutbol

    bigredfutbol Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 5, 2000
    Woodbridge, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Come visit sometime. You know, before the new stadium gets built. [/crossesfingers]
     
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  4. Matt in the Hat

    Matt in the Hat Moderator
    Staff Member

    Sep 21, 2002
    Brooklyn
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    [​IMG]

    Eat it, Manhattan!
     
  5. minerva

    minerva Member+

    Apr 20, 2009
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    they may play in Brooklyn now, but they're still the NETS!!
     
  6. Dr. Wankler

    Dr. Wankler Member+

    May 2, 2001
    The Electric City
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
    Hey, who is Spike Lee cheering for? This could be a dilemma for him.
     
  7. That Phat Hat

    That Phat Hat Member+

    Nov 14, 2002
    Just Barely Outside the Beltway
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    While some of us are talking about DC, I noticed there's been a few posts in Atlantic Cities on the Heights Act, both pro and con.

    I totally get it, but it seems like beyond the touristy areas and the waterfront, there isn't much harm in going up, right? There are some nice neighborhoods with small rowhouses, but I'm assuming a lot of them are designated historic landmarks, and the diagonal avenues make true skyscrapers difficult in downtown. But I know there are posters here who are more familiar with Washington, so I'd like to get their views.
     
  8. Barbara

    Barbara BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 29, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Nope, sorry. I am extremely opposed to doing away with the height restrictions. DC is beautiful the way that it is and it has no current need for more height. The population, though it's grown recently is still far lower than it was a few decades ago.

    There is a lot of infill capacity that should be utilized before they start going up and ruining people's views. Real estate developers would prefer to build new, tall buildings because that kind of development is cheaper. If I thought for a second that lifting height restrictions would result in affordable city-center housing, I might could be convinced. But there's no way that happens.

    The World's Greatest Blogger has a huge hard-on about this and it makes me crazy. He worships the Gods of Density and deplores the Devil Automobiles to the point that he's ridiculous.

    Maybe the restrictions can be lifted on the more unlovely edges without destroying DC's character, I don't know. But the vast majority of the middle of DC needs to be left the ******** alone.
     
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  9. minerva

    minerva Member+

    Apr 20, 2009
    Denver, CO
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    No height restrictions needed in Colorado. No building in Denver, or any other city in the US for that matter, can rival the 54 majestic peaks of Colorado that rise above 14,000'. 9 of which I've climbed, and 2 of which I've driven to the top of.
     
  10. That Phat Hat

    That Phat Hat Member+

    Nov 14, 2002
    Just Barely Outside the Beltway
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    Honestly, I don't see too many places in central DC where a high rise would make sense. The National Mall and the surrounding area are likely off-limits, and again, the circles and diagonal avenues would probably prevent a big enough footprint to support a tall tower. Maybe Foggy Bottom?
     
  11. crazypete13

    crazypete13 Moderator
    Staff Member

    May 7, 2007
    A walk from BMO
    Club:
    Toronto FC
    Atlantic Cities article on how Toronto Mayor Rob Ford got turfed.

    The 5-cent synopsis is this:

    • In 2010, then-councillor Ford raises ~3K in donations solicited from lobbyists and the like using city letterhead for his personal football (gridiron) charity - which is a minor no-no.
    • Integrity commissioner orders him to repay ~3k a half dozen times - these requests are ignored
    • Ford elected mayor in 2010
    • City council passes a motion absolving Ford and does not require him to pay back the money
    • Ford speaks and votes in favour of the motion (obvious conflict of interest)
    • Local citizen identifies conflict - files charges under Municipal Act in question
    • In his ham-handed defense Ford shows ignorance of conflict laws and is arrogant and willfully blind in his understanding of the law, judge applies only punishment available and vacates his mayoralty.
    The Daily Mail getting it spectacularly wrong

    The fun never ends with this buffoon, as he's likely to run in a by-election if council chooses that option.
     
  12. That Phat Hat

    That Phat Hat Member+

    Nov 14, 2002
    Just Barely Outside the Beltway
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
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  13. Dr. Wankler

    Dr. Wankler Member+

    May 2, 2001
    The Electric City
    Club:
    Chicago Fire
  14. Barbara

    Barbara BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 29, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That's an awesome story, but don't read the comments.
     
  15. song219

    song219 BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 5, 2004
    La Norte
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Vanuatu
    You can say that about just about every news story you read on the net.
     
  16. Barbara

    Barbara BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 29, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    And I usually do.
     
  17. That Phat Hat

    That Phat Hat Member+

    Nov 14, 2002
    Just Barely Outside the Beltway
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    I made the mistake of reading the comments for an article about Hope Solo. Good lord, it was like reading the soccer threads on BigSoccer.
     
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  18. Barbara

    Barbara BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 29, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    *shudders*
     
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  19. JohnR

    JohnR Member+

    Jun 23, 2000
    Chicago, IL
    Last time I read a Hope Solo article, half the comments defended her. That depressed me until I drank a bottle of wine, then I was alright.
     
  20. msilverstein47

    msilverstein47 Member+

    Jan 11, 1999
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    oh c'mon now...you have to know me way better than THAT...lol
     
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  21. HerthaBerwyn

    HerthaBerwyn Member+

    May 24, 2003
    Chicago
    As for Hope Solo...Its progress when women's athletics has moved past warm and fuzzy by its mere existence to having meathead jocks recognized as such.
     
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  22. Cascarino's Pizzeria

    Apr 29, 2001
    New Jersey, USA
    Latest headline "i've never been smacked around"
     
  23. JohnR

    JohnR Member+

    Jun 23, 2000
    Chicago, IL
    Hope Solo, the female Jose Canseco.
     
  24. That Phat Hat

    That Phat Hat Member+

    Nov 14, 2002
    Just Barely Outside the Beltway
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan

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