Modern Skyscrapers in the UK
By 24Champ
@24Champ (465)
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@egdcltd (12059)
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3 Oct 08
Probably because, unlike the US, most of the central portions of UK cities have been around for hundreds of years. So, the only time skyscrapers tend to be erected is when something old is torn down or renovated, such as Canary Wharf. Given that a lot of old stuff is listed, it's rarely torn down. Skyscrapers are rarely built in the outskirts
If you look at Leeds, for example, there has been a lot of new, fairly high, construction there, although mostly of a residential nature.
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@egdcltd (12059)
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4 Oct 08
No, they're not huge, but they are higher than you'll see in most of the towns around here. I live in Hull myself, but I'm from Huddersfield. Biggest structures in Hull are the Hull Royal Infirmary - planned to be knocked down before it falls down - and flats built in the same era. About 13 stories or so.
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@ptrikha_2 (49753)
• India
17 Feb 09
I believe it would be due to a number of factors .US has some very populated cities like NewYork where they have a history of SkyScrappers as well as number of Business entities is also very high . Total population of USA is close to 300 Million or more ,while that of UK is no more than 80 Million .
However;I did see that some of the Areas around London Business District as well as in some other places were Apartment style Buildings with 5-6 floors .
So,things are changing there also .
