Season 2 · Episode 204
Jerusalem’s Vertical Revolution: Skyscrapers vs. City Soul
Corn and Herman explore the rise of luxury towers in Jerusalem, the "ghost apartment" crisis, and how global cities fight urban displacement.
My Weird Prompts · Daniel Rosehill
January 8, 202621m 11s
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Show Notes
In this episode, Herman and Corn dive into the radical transformation of Jerusalem's skyline through the Jerusalem Gateway project. They explore the tension between modern economic demands and the city's historic identity, focusing on the "ghost apartment" phenomenon and the impact of the 2026 tax reforms. From Vancouver's vacancy taxes to Paris's height limits, the brothers discuss how Jerusalem can balance growth with the needs of its local residents to prevent the city from becoming a "theme park" for the global elite.