As the global urban population surpasses the rural population for the first time, urban planners are confronting a fundamental dilemma: should they prioritize the construction of skyscrapers to accommodate more residents, or preserve low-rise buildings to maintain a sense of community identity? In your view, do the social benefits of high-density vertical urban development always outweigh the losses it inflicts on traditional neighborhood relationships? Please draw on specific examples from particular countries or cities to articulate your position and substantiate your reasoning.
