Home/Posts/NYT Op-Doc: A Short History of the HighriseOctober 9, 2013NYT Op-Doc: A Short History of the HighriseThe highrise in Mud, Concrete and Glass in this New York Times Op-Doc in conjunction with Canada’s National Film Board: . Share this:TwitterFacebookEmailPrintLike this:Like Loading... Related Posted inArchitecture/Design & Development/Housing/Culture (68)Density (159)SupportIf you love this region and have a view to its future please subscribe, donate, or become a Patron.Share onComments Cancel ReplyComment * Name * Email * Website Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email.Submit Δ Previous: Annals of the Generations – 3: Less driving … different real-estate priorities … and an apologyNext: Homelessness Action Week – Oct 13-19Subscribe to Viewpoint Vancouver Get breaking news and fresh views, direct to your inbox. Email Address Subscribe Join 2,277 other subscribers Show your Support Check our Patreon page for stylish coffee mugs, private city tours, and more – or, make a one-time or recurring donation. Thank you for helping shape this place we love. Donate to VWPTPatreon PerksPopular Articles Vancouver Central Library's Rooftop Garden: Best Downtown Public Space? The Failing Windows of the Shangri-La & the Foreboding of the Supertalls See AllAll Articles50th Anniversary of the Agricultural Land Commission ActApr. 17, 2023Viewpoint: end of an eraMar. 17, 2023Human Rights and Cities – How Can Municipalities Do the Right Thing?Dec. 22, 2022Goodbye and Thanks!Dec. 21, 2022Free Webinar: Jonathan Cote on Transforming Urban LeadershipDec. 20, 2022