The race among the world's cities to build the ultimate record-busting, flat-out tallest skyscraper on the planet is fast and furious. And the obsession to build mega-structures in nosebleed territory is particularly acute in much of economically dynamic Asia and the oil-rich Middle East. Even lesser-known regional cities with a burning ambition to make their mark, view big, gutsy, and distinctively designed skyscrapers as potential game-changers—and are willing to offer serious incentives to get them.
This article is over a month old, but I've been watching this race for some time. Even Nashville is getting in on "Manhattanization," with groundbreaking of the 1,057 ft. (322 m) Signature Tower scheduled to begin in July. Related articles: Mine's Bigger Eileen Daspin, May 2007 Signature Tower - Home Signature Tower - Wikipedia Burj Mubarak al-Kabir - Wikipedia Al Burj - Wikipedia Burj Dubai - Home Burj Dubai - Wikipedia |