>>1008611>tall towers kill street lifeNo, urban renewal-style megablock monoliths kill street life by being built solely for commuters and concentrating a single land use. The barren plazas cities required for building permits back in the 70s and 80s don't help either. Height isn't even noticeable from the street level if the upper tower is set back a bit, like the Empire State Building, with the lower floors abutting the street.
Pic related: Shinjuku after the offices close. So barren and devoid of life.
