Toronto is building more high-rises than New York City—and, for that matter, any other city on the continent. According to the Toronto Star, Toronto has 132 high-rises currently under construction, which easily tops Mexico City’s 88 and NYC’s 86. No other city in North America comes close, so take that, Chicago. Of course, those with a bad case of New York envy might want to avoid looking at the totals for high-rises and skyscrapers already built. The Big Apple has the Big Smoke beat by almost 4,100 buildings. Read the entire story [Toronto Star] »
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Toronto is building more high-rises than any other city in North America (even New York)
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And never mind that most of them are of mediocre design…what a bunch of wannabees………
October 5, 2011 at 8:58 pm | by nicnic, I think “mediocre” is generous. Deathtrap, disposable, Lego towers.
October 6, 2011 at 9:15 am | by G.I love how our city completely obscuring our waterfront with the architectural eyesore that is Cityplace, and the like, has somehow translated into bragging rights? We’re such wannabe’s
October 6, 2011 at 11:26 am | by ReggiePeople are buying these condos…why stop building them?
October 6, 2011 at 11:21 pm | by SusanAnd those who are buying condos complain about those who live in rural areas cutting trees and forests to build houses.
People have to stop complaining.