Culture
The Scourge of 1970s-Era Office Towers
Two Rust Belt cities grapple with architectural obsolescence.
There's a particular flavor of 1970s-era office tower that's starting to feel its age. Your city probably has at least one. Stuck in between the perceived coolness of early 20th century facades and the newness of all-glass towers, these buildings are having a hard time retaining existing tenants, let alone attracting new ones.
Top image: 100 Light Street (left) and One HSBC Center (right) courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.