If we allow the buildings heights up to 750 feet, SoWa wouldn't need subsidies and we could require the developers to dump some of their windfall profits into neighborhood improvements, like the tram and PS park. However, than the NM neighborhood would scream about "their" views being blocked. For the city council contribution of $3.5 million the neighbors preserved some of their "if I stand on my tiptoes I get a tip of Mt. Hood" view as the building heights have been limited to 325 feet.

This is a classic example of having cake and eating it too. No Tram $$$ or even infrastructure $$$ from the city but they also want to dictate than the height, floorplate and sitting of the towers. I guess the real rage should be directed at those greedy residents that would rather the city subsidize their views instead of letting the real market forces control the look, and infrastructure of the neighborhood.