New Yorkers Weigh In: Do We Need More Skyscrapers?

Public Opinion on Skyscrapers

• ⚠️ Many New Yorkers express concerns about the safety of super tall buildings, especially regarding fires and elevator issues.
• 🏙️ Some find skyscrapers beautiful and integral to the Manhattan skyline, while others view them as eyesores.
• 🏗️ There's a sentiment that former Mayor Bloomberg opened the door to the current wave of skyscraper construction.

Concerns About Affordability and Residents

• 💰 A significant concern is that these new buildings are being constructed for the "wrong people" or "military millionaires", not for the average New Yorker.
• 💸 Many believe the new apartments are out of price and unaffordable, not addressing the city's housing crisis.
• ☁️ Some feel that living too high up disconnects residents from the city, making it "not really a home."

Future of Skyscraper Construction

• 📉 Most interviewees do not want to see more super tall buildings constructed.
• 📈 However, there's an expectation that construction will continue due to the profitability of such developments.
• 🏘️ Some lament the demolition of older buildings to make way for new, expensive high-rises, especially in areas like Bay Ridge.