Japan's Obsession with Building Tall Buildings Raises Concerns? Active Urban Renewal Results in High Renovation Costs for Skyscrapers

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The article discusses Japan's trend of building tall buildings during the economic bubble era, resulting in nearly 1,700 super high-rise buildings by the end of 2023, primarily concentrated in three major metropolitan areas. The active promotion of urban renewal and redevelopment in Japan post-2000, with Tokyo accounting for 30%, has led to high renovation costs, making residents less inclined to live in high-rise buildings. The article also mentions Kobe City's approach of prohibiting new high-rise residential buildings in its city center due to population decline and aging, emphasizing the need for balanced urban development to address such issues.

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