The real estate market in Manhattan is pushing towers to new heights and new dimensions.
The B1M, which describes itself as the definitive channel for construction, documents and explains the trend toward tall, skinny towers in New York City. The skinny tower trend is the result of land use constraints and new building technology.
Hat tip to Stphen Fesler for sharing the video.
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