My home town, Stockholm, is an old city compared to any American. Founded in 1252... And like most European cities it lacks sky scrapers, most of the city consisting of old building (there are exceptions - like the ugly "Klara" blocks, a result of wrong decisions made in the 60s).
Today I read (online) that the city is now considering building "upwards", since space is limited in Stockholm (the town being built on 14 islands).
I both like this and dislike it.
I like it because I like the city feeling of sky scrapers. I like skylines with with tall buildings. The view from a sky scraper in Stockholm must be wonderful (look to the east and see the beginning of the archipelago with its 24,000 islands).
I don't like it because one of the things that is making Stockholm unique, compared to say most American cities the same size, is the lack of high rise buildings. And it really would change the image of the city and the mistakes made in the "Klara" area shouldn't be repeated under any circumstances.
On the other hand, a city needs to develop, and the future is already here. And with the right design, the right place, it might work out...
But don't change too much - I still want to feel that I'm coming "Home" when I return...
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The most beautiful city on earth...I want to feel "at home" when I come home as well...
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