![]() Sometimes referred to as the birthplace of the skyscraper, Chicago is known around the world for its wide array of iconic buildings in a variety of architectural styles, such as the Chicago School and art deco. The chief planner says as Toronto becomes more of a global city, there will be an increasing level of creativity in the newer skyscrapers. "Chicago did that more than 30 years ago."Ī model of the city is displayed at Toronto's city hall. "Part of the reason we're getting a lot of skyscrapers is because we're a younger city, we're reaching our peak," Straube said. John Straube, associate professor in the department of civil engineering and the school of architecture at University of Waterloo, says this is a milestone that's been on the horizon for a while. This means in a few years, Toronto could have 157 skyscrapers while Chicago would sit at 145, bringing Canada's largest city to second place in North America after New York's 284 skyscrapers. ![]() You can see the evidence throughout the downtown skyline and beyond. But what Torontonians might not know is that their city could soon outstrip Chicago in the number of skyscrapers over 150 metres.Īccording to statistics from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Toronto has 67 skyscrapers, 31 are under construction and 59 are proposed.Ĭhicago's skyline now boasts 126 skyscrapers, but the city only has 19 buildings proposed or under construction. ![]() It's no secret that Toronto is getting taller. ![]()
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