tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post4189886524486252602..comments2024-03-29T00:43:16.029-07:00Comments on Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row: 7900 WISCONSIN AVENUE JBG APARTMENT BUILDING DESIGN BREAKS THE TIRED BETHESDA MOLD (PHOTOS)Robert Dyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-77805291950829899372013-02-05T20:31:34.696-08:002013-02-05T20:31:34.696-08:00Yes, it is definitely a concern. If this building ...Yes, it is definitely a concern. If this building didn't have such a unique design and public space - i. e. just another one of those other, bland 17-floor buildings you're referring to - I would probably oppose it. From my experience as a pedestrian in other cities, you often encounter streets that are dark even in daylight. As a result, they are less safe than sunlit areas. They've really made a mess of planning in MoCo. Better to have a smaller number of skyscrapers adjacent to Metro, than a lot of 14-17 story mini-hulks looming over single family homes and existing condo buildings. My hunch is that the current strategy allows maximum development, while keeping rents and prices artificially high, because shorter buildings mean less units flooding the market. Which, of course, would benefit existing condo owners despite the loss of sunlight, I guess! Robert Dyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975969463714952623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-54089419102939171932013-02-05T19:38:33.847-08:002013-02-05T19:38:33.847-08:00With all of the 17 story buildings currently under...With all of the 17 story buildings currently under construction and those being planned, it's going to create a lot more shade. It might not be a desirable side affect. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28521945.post-31690627101151381492013-02-05T10:01:31.079-08:002013-02-05T10:01:31.079-08:00Refreshing, modern design for Bethesda. Finally, a...Refreshing, modern design for Bethesda. Finally, a building to look forward to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com