Tall building gap sees Liverpool behind but some say 'Manchester has no soul'

The issue of Liverpool's lack of very tall buildings was raised at a planning committee meeting this past week

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Comparisons between Liverpool and Manchester can feel overdone and aren’t always fair, as the cities differ in population, culture, and economy. Yet in economic performance, regeneration and development, Liverpool often lags behind its North West neighbour, which is currently outpacing the rest of the country. Liverpool Echo readers have been discussing the differences between the economic fortunes of the two cities.

Manchester’s skyline has transformed dramatically in recent years. Where Beetham Tower was once the lone skyscraper, the city now has 26 high-rises over 100 metres tall and eight completed skyscrapers, a visible sign of its economic boom. Liverpool’s skyline remains iconic, with the Three Graces a symbol of its history, but in terms of modern development the city falls behind.

The lack of very tall buildings was highlighted at a recent planning committee meeting, where councillors approved Packaged Living’s plans for over 430 new........

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