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Gigantic buildings create unusual conditions and unique problems in downtown areas.
Bank of America world headquarters, Montgomery at California, San Francisco, CA (1974).
Some cities, such as San Francisco, have strictly limited highrise buildings to designated areas.
south from Coit Tower, summit of Telegraph Hill, San Francisco, CA (1990).
At one time Los Angeles had no highrise buildings at all, but now it has many.
south from Angeles Crest Highway, Arroyo Seco canyon, Angeles NF, CA (1988).
This design opens up space at ground level, but many people find it alarming.
Seattle, WA (1980).