In the meantime, what, really, do these buildings add to the fabric of a city, at street level, where real people spend most of their days? In reality, very little.
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That's really some drivel, as others have pointed out. Why all these supertalls? Because of supply and demand! The developers wouldn't take the huge risk if there wasn't the demand, just like just about every other development in the world. Is there some shady stuff going on? Of course, but that's certainly not limited to NYC or it's new supertalls! Anyway, I'm all for the development, generally very positive from an architectural perspective (111 East, CP Tower, 35 Hudson Yards, etc.). Can't wait to see the realization of the new CP South skyline along with Hudson Yards and Midtown East rezoning beginning with One Vanderbilt. Bring it on!