Posted Nov 19, 2012, 4:19 PM
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London's future skyline in doubt
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-20357816
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The tallest skyscraper planned for the City of London may never become reality, its lead architect admits - as a BBC investigation raises questions over the capital's future skyline.
Amid the clamour that accompanied the completion of the Shard, something was amiss.
The UK's tallest skyscraper did not have a single financial tenant in place.
It was a far cry from the opening of the Gherkin in 2004 - all of that building's floors had been leased.
Now a BBC Inside Out study has found numerous major developments across the City that have run into problems.
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LONDON'S LANDMARK COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS
Cancelled or awaiting tenants before construction can go on:
The Pinnacle
100 Bishopsgate
Principle Place
Wall Place
Can of Ham
One Trinity
Empty or mostly empty:
The Shard
The Place
Cannon Place
Walbrook Building
Heron Tower
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