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High-rise developments in the Baltic and Nordic capitals
The issue High-rise developments in the Baltic and Nordic capitals is a collection of articles on the theme previously published in the Journal of Nordregio No 2-2009 or No 2-2010. The theme is city centre densification and potentials conflicts. The old towns of Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius are all on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and are challenges by new downtown developments in their vicinities. Reports from City Architects.
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On skyscrapers and desiresTallinn: Just outside the protection areaUncertainty over Gazprom's towerRiga: New "high-rises" across the riverVilnius: Heated debate produced new policyCopenhagen: Between verdigris coated spires and glass towersReykjavik horizonNo skyscrapers in HelsinkiBruising high-rise debates in OsloOslo: Ownership and opportunities in BjørvikaStockholm's famous skyline is changingHighest Nordic buildings - 60 meters or moreBaltic and nordic High-rise summary
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