Originally posted by darmstadt
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The construction boom in Lisbon seems mainly to be aimed at renovating existing housing stock and bringing centuries-old buildings up to modern standards while keeping the pretty facades. Much more sensible in both keeping the character of the city and not causing unsustainable speculation.
Planning permission is not given easily and standards are apparently very strict.
Many parts of London have been ruined by over-development e.g. Vauxhall/Battersea.
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