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The Skyscraper Lie: Density, Cost, and Jerusalem’s Future
As the Jerusalem skyline transforms with the multi-billion shekel Gateway project, a critical question emerges: are these glass towers actually the solution to urban density? In this episode, Herman Poppleberry and Corn dive into the "skyscraper rocket equation," explaining how high-rises often lose up to thirty percent of their usable space to elevators and structural bracing. They discuss the "missing middle" of six-story developments, the hidden costs of Jerusalem stone on skyscrapers, and why luxury "ghost towers" might be doing more harm than good for the city's housing crisis. Discover…
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