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Gigantic buildings create unusual conditions and unique problems in downtown areas.
Some cities, such as San Francisco, have strictly limited highrise buildings to designated areas. At one time Los Angeles had no highrise buildings at all, but now it has many. This design opens up space at ground level, but many people find it alarming.