China cracks down on vanity-project super skyscrapers

[ILC]

China cracks down on vanity-project super skyscrapers

China has restricted the construction of extremely tall skyscrapers in smaller cities as part of a crackdown on wasteful vanity projects by local governments.

www.reuters.com

Without special approval, cities with populations of less than 3 million must not build skyscrapers taller than 150 metres (492.13 ft), and cities with larger populations must not construct buildings higher than 250 metres, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development said on Tuesday.

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[casual]

150 meters is pretty tall. Much taller then your average residential block.

 

[ILC]

Any Chinese member can look for the Chinese original source?

 

[LeGenD]

It is sensible move, if true.

Skyscrapers should be developed on a needs basis. They are very expensive to maintain and sell.

 

[MH.Yang]

China cracks down on vanity-project super skyscrapers

China has restricted the construction of extremely tall skyscrapers in smaller cities as part of a crackdown on wasteful vanity projects by local governments.

www.reuters.com

True or not? What is the original news?

It's true. The new decree issued by the NDRC in July this year. New buildings above 250m need approval. No new buildings of more than 500m are allowed without special needs.