Jason Barr on Building the Skyline and the Economics of Skyscrapers
EconTalk
Skyscrapers and Bedrock: Building Upward in Manhattan
This chapter explores the interplay between Manhattan's geology and the evolution of skyscraper construction. By examining bedrock depth and technological innovations in foundation engineering, it reveals how urban development has adapted to geological constraints in unexpected ways.
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