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Vertical Cities: The Hidden Science of Skyscraper Neighborhoods
What if a skyscraper could function like a complete neighborhood? This episode explores the field of vertical urbanism—the study of making high-rises work as communities, not just towers. We trace the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), the institution that defines what counts as a "tall building" and pushes for better design. Meet the key figures: Antony Wood, who argues skyscrapers must become "vertical cities"; Jeanne Gang, whose "actionable idealism" solves engineering and livability problems simultaneously; and William Pedersen, who pioneered mixed-use supertalls in…
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