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> Also, if you wanted to build higher buildings to accommodate more people in the same space, good luck doing that in a city center, because there's no space fo
by barry-cotter 8y ago
> Also, if you wanted to build higher buildings to accommodate more people in the same space, good luck doing that in a city center, because there's no space for such thing.
I have seen a three story building knocked down in Hong Kong and a 20 story building rise in its place without any damage to the structural integrity of its neighbours. Engineers are really good at building things if they’re allowed to do so, even under significant constraints.
- zimpenfish 8y ago[gestures at London as a prime example of the same]
- iagovar 8y agoThe problem is not a technical one, but a legal one. There are very few empty buildings in most euro cities, and people is typically reluctant to get out because of the hassle it causes them. If there is a run down and empty building, then sure, but you won't find many.