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THE HIGH LIFE NEW HIGH-RISES ELEVATING METRO VANCOUVER’S SKYLINE by STEPHANIE MACDONALD
In large cosmopolitan cities all over the world, a home in a skyscraper is normal, and the higher, the better! The charms of a home in the sky are many: obviously, great views, and being above the noise of the city are among the main draws. When you are 100 metres off the ground, you can see over 35 kilometres away, and the bustle and sound of the city are far beneath you. Tall towers also often have wonderful amenities for the many residents, including swimming 28 New Home + Condo Guide | May 29–June 12, 2021
pools, rooftop decks, a concierge, large gyms, and many other recreational possibilities. Another important benefit of high-density living, such as in a downtown apartment building, is it’s much more environmentally friendly than living in a single-family home in the suburbs. This is why New York City has the lowest per capita energy use in North America by far. Vancouver aspires to be one of the most energy-efficient cities in the world, but it’s
