I've never been to Shanghai, but I think getting 100,000 people (plus those that merely work there) to and from the building would be a challenge even on an open prairie. The fact that it is described as a "teeming port city" doesn't help. And I don't think the idea of a vertical city is going to work. I'd still be tempted to get out every day. Let's not forget the movement of goods, supplies, and freight throughout the building. I'd imagine a dedicated freight rail line to the building would be in order.
On another issue... I wonder how clean the "fresh air" on the balconies is at 3700 feet? Somehow I think you're better off inside.
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They tried that after World War II in 1945 with a B25 and the Empire State Building... not too effective. Gawain
I've never been to Shanghai, but I think getting 100,000 people (plus those that merely work there) to and from the building would be a challenge even on an open prairie. The fact that it is described as a "teeming port city" doesn't help. And I don't think the idea of a vertical city is going to work. I'd still be tempted to get out every day. Let's not forget the movement of goods, supplies, and freight throughout the building. I'd imagine a dedicated freight rail line to the building would be in order.
On another issue... I wonder how clean the "fresh air" on the balconies is at 3700 feet? Somehow I think you're better off inside.
Gawain