Prince Of Wales Thinks Skyscrapers Are Ruining London

[(Otto Mation)]

While his dead wife took on causes like land mines and maimed children. Prince Charles attacks that most vexing of societal menaces: the skyscraper.  · Associated Press content includes: an article.

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[Subdude]

Well good for him. It's easy for people to make sarcastic remarks because of who he is, but I'm glad there is someone prominent speaking out for architectural integrity. London has a lot of new projects in the works, but it would be better if they were clustered in one or two areas. That would preserve the character of most of London while allowing the development of a primary skyscraper skyline such as is typical in US cities.

[houstonmacbro]

Washington, DC has legislation that prevents towers from being taller than the capitol or Washington Monument. I think it is great that you can always spot those landmarks from many areas of the city.

Architectural and urban planning is not a bad thing.

[westguy]

Elizabeth I was anti-sprawl during her reign. The city's been going downhill ever since

[TheNiche]

Well good for him. It's easy for people to make sarcastic remarks because of who he is, but I'm glad there is someone prominent speaking out for architectural integrity. London has a lot of new projects in the works, but it would be better if they were clustered in one or two areas. That would preserve the character of most of London while allowing the development of a primary skyscraper skyline such as is typical in US cities.

Would it be better? Better for whom? The architectural afficianado living in Houston, or the Londoner?

[Subdude]

Better for maintaining the architectural character and traditional scale of London. Although frankly at this point it's a little late in the day to start.