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NEWS ABOUT: skyline

skyline stories: 3 news summaries


 China to Lop Off Tall Buildings 
 in Hangzhou 

Hangzhou aims to become World Heritage site

Dec 13, 08 11:45 AM CST
(Newser) - Hoping to turn the city into a World Heritage site, China is lopping top floors off tall buildings in Hangzhou, the BBC reports. Two hotels, a TV tower, and other buildings will get the shrinking treatment in a $5.8 million effort; the city’s government has said that all... More »

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China • architecture • tourism • history • UNESCO • building • city • skyline

 Greenies Dim 
 Bright Lights 
 in Big City 

Big city's bright lights must dim, many say

Nov 2, 08 12:54 PM CST
(Newser) - A dimmer switch looms over Manhattan's bright nighttime skyline, as concerns over conservation and energy costs have prompted skyscraper owners to abandon the practice of blazing all lights at all hours. New York scores a 9 out of 9 on a light pollution scale, and legislators are considering official incentives... More »

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conservation • New York City • electricity • Energy crisis • skyline • light pollution

 Abu Dhabi
 to Buy
 Chrysler
 Building 

Sovereign wealth fund offers $800M for
NYC landmark

Jun 11, 08 10:02 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Chrysler Building—a jewel of the New York City skyline since 1930—is poised to be sold to the Abu Dhabi Investment Council, reports the New York Post. The nation's oil-rich sovereign wealth fund is offering $800M for a 75% stake in the skyscraper. More »

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New York real estate • New York City • Abu Dhabi • skyscraper • Chrysler Building • Abu Dhabi Investment Council • skyline

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