The Orbit tower in London, a tall, twisting, red steel structure next to Olympic Stadium that adds a touch of modernity to the city's skyline, debuted Friday and is being drubbed in the British press, with critics calling it the "Eye-Ful Tower" and "the Godzilla of public art."

It's what I imagine the inside of Space Mountain looks like.

Designed by award-winning artist Anish Kapoor, the tower stands 377 feet -- 22 feet higher than the Statue of Liberty. It features a 455-step stairway, two observation decks and a restaurant that offers 20-mile views of the capital city's skyline. Visitors can pay $24 to visit the landmark during the Games. It will reopen to the public on Easter 2014.

Kapoor was inspired by the Eiffel Tower and notes that the famedthe passage of two pieces of legislation in 2004 and 2007, limiting building height and lot coverage, respectively, Simon said.

Fong said despite the controversy over tear-downs, Edgemoor contains incredible architectural diversity, comprising “everything from Mediterranean to English and French cottage to extraordinary contemporaries.”

“The breadth of architectural styles makes Edgemoor almost like a textbook of great architecture,” Fong said.

The association also sponsors several annual or biannual events, including a Halloween party, the Edgemoor Classic 5K and a Fourth of July parade.

“You definitely get a strong community feeling with all the events going on,” Tapley said.

Many kids in the neighborhood grow up swimming and playing tennis at the Edgemoor Club, which was founded in the 1920s. Tapley said the club serves as a social hub for kids and adults alike.

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