Opinion

What can Paris and London teach each other about tall buildings?

By 2023-07-03T00:01:00

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The French and British capitals are very different, but still have much to teach each other, writes Daniel Pöhner

The ban that Paris has reinstated on new tall buildings poses the question of whether similar restrictions should be made in other cities in Europe and the UK. Over recent years we’ve seen the rapid reshaping of London, as powerful developers buy up large parts of the city and bring huge change to existing communities and the skyline.

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