Is it fair to judge a city's future by its current skyline? I've spent five years covering urban development, and cities like Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta show that rapid tower construction doesn't always equate to livable neighborhoods. Meanwhile, places like Portland or Copenhagen prioritize green spaces and transit over height, which seems to attract more residents long-term. Do you think skyscrapers symbolize progress, or can low-rise, community-focused planning win out for quality of life? I'm torn because economic growth often demands density, but the human scale matters too.