The famed New York skyline looks set to change in the near future as the city council has just given the go-ahead to a project that will see a new skyscraper set up - a mere 60ft shorter than the Empire State Building.
Objections from the owners of the well-known tourist attraction regarding the scheme were cast aside and plans proposed by Vornado Realty Trust - which also has 28 other office properties in the area - accepted.
However, according to the Guardian, it is not likely that bricklayers' tools will be picked up and construction work on 15 Penn Plaza - to be 67 storeys high - started until an anchor tenant is found.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg discussed the development, stating that it is unrealistic of building proprietors to assume ownership of the sky.
"Anybody that builds a building in New York City changes its skyline. We don't have to run around to every other owner and apologise," he remarked.
Posted by Andrew Miles
Objections from the owners of the well-known tourist attraction regarding the scheme were cast aside and plans proposed by Vornado Realty Trust - which also has 28 other office properties in the area - accepted.
However, according to the Guardian, it is not likely that bricklayers' tools will be picked up and construction work on 15 Penn Plaza - to be 67 storeys high - started until an anchor tenant is found.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg discussed the development, stating that it is unrealistic of building proprietors to assume ownership of the sky.
"Anybody that builds a building in New York City changes its skyline. We don't have to run around to every other owner and apologise," he remarked.
Posted by Andrew Miles