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Very interesting proposal. Let's see what happens... however, I do have a minor issue with the following:

"One exception was that DC can't allow buildings that exceed the 1910 Height of Buildings limits. Only Congress can do that, and has from time to time, such as for the current tallest building, the National Shrine, constructed in 1959."

Congress never altered the Heights of Buildings Act to permit the construction of the National Shrine; the building height was approved by the zoning commission (PDF).

The Heights of Buildings Act allowed the then-Commissioners of the District of Columbia to grant exemptions to the height limit, provided that the areas of the building that exceed the limit be fireproof and not be used for human habitation. The Basilica met those requirements and the exemption was granted.

by Adam L on May 29, 2010 4:33 pm • link • report

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