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{{Short description|Urban development internet forum website}}
{{Infobox website {{Infobox website
| name = SkyscraperCity | name = SkyscraperCity
| logo = SkycraperCity logo.svg | logo = SkyscraperCity logo.svg
| url = <!--Web address blocked on Misplaced Pages, "About" page is whitelisted -->
| type = Forum | type = Forum
| registration = Optional | registration = Optional
| num_users = 950,000+ | num_users = 950,000+
| owner = ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.verticalscope.com/aboutus/tos.php?site=skyscrapercity.com|title=VerticalScope - Driven by Enthusiasts|website=www.verticalscope.com|access-date=2020-03-28}}</ref> | owner = ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.verticalscope.com/aboutus/tos.php?site=skyscrapercity.com|title=VerticalScope – Driven by Enthusiasts|website=www.verticalscope.com|access-date=2020-03-28}}</ref>
| author = Jan Klerks | author = Jan Klerks
| launch_date = {{start date and age|2002|09|11|df=yes}} | launch_date = {{start date and age|2002|09|11|df=yes}}
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'''SkyscraperCity''', also known as '''SkyscraperCity.com''', is the world's largest ] on ]s and urban related topics.<ref name="ctbuh">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ctbuh.org/AboutCTBUH/NewStaffinPlace/tabid/788/Default.aspx|title=Jan Klerks Completes Recent CTBUH Staff Expansion|website=www.ctbuh.org|publisher=Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-01 |archive-date=2018-08-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802011145/https://www.ctbuh.org/AboutCTBUH/NewStaffinPlace/tabid/788/Default.aspx }}</ref><ref name=loop/><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bryla.pl/bryla/1,85302,5271889,Rozmowy_z_zalozycielem_forum_skyscrapercity_com.html |title= Rozmowy z założycielem forum skyscrapercity.com |last= Wojtczuk |first= Michał |last2= Tusk |first2= Michał |date= 3 Jun 2008 |website= bryla.pl |publisher= Agora SA |access-date= 31 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.world-architects.com/it/architecture-news/reviews/skyscrapercity-architectural-competition-forum|title=SkyscraperCity: architectural competition forum|last=Prastowski|first=Wojciech|date=2011-04-13|website=World-Architects|language=en|access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Stark|first=Ben|date=2013-01-17|title=Ethical Encounters on SkyScraperCity|url=http://www.theinklingmag.com/fields-buildings/ethical-encounters-on-skyscrapercity-com/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180801231151/http://www.theinklingmag.com/fields-buildings/ethical-encounters-on-skyscrapercity-com/|archive-date=1 August 2018|access-date=2018-08-01|website=www.theinklingmag.com|publisher=The Inkling|language=en-GB}}</ref> The website, which currently runs on ], was founded in 2002 by Dutch economist Jan Klerks running on ],<ref name=ctbuh/><ref></ref><ref name=nat/><ref name="prop">{{cite web|last=Justin|first=|date=13 April 2013|title=SkyscraperCity; een internationaal succes met een Nederlands tintje|url=http://www.propaganda-online.nl/skyscrapercity-een-internationaal-succes-met-een-nederlands-tintje|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816110214/http://www.propaganda-online.nl/skyscrapercity-een-internationaal-succes-met-een-nederlands-tintje/|archive-date=16 August 2018|access-date=31 December 2016|website=Propaganda|language=Dutch}}</ref> in order to share and solicit comment on urban development in ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|last=Brown|first=Adam|date=2018-01-02|title=Univercity: Images of Success and Structures of Risk|journal=Media Practice and Education|volume=19|issue=1|pages=30–47|doi=10.1080/14682753.2017.1362169|issn=2574-1136|doi-access=free}}</ref> It gradually expanded to include other city and country subforums, eventually encompassing the entire world. '''SkyscraperCity''', also known as '''SkyscraperCity.com''', is the world's largest ] on ]s and urban related topics.<ref name="ctbuh">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ctbuh.org/AboutCTBUH/NewStaffinPlace/tabid/788/Default.aspx|title=Jan Klerks Completes Recent CTBUH Staff Expansion|website=www.ctbuh.org|publisher=Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-01 |archive-date=2018-08-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802011145/https://www.ctbuh.org/AboutCTBUH/NewStaffinPlace/tabid/788/Default.aspx }}</ref><ref name=loop/><ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bryla.pl/bryla/1,85302,5271889,Rozmowy_z_zalozycielem_forum_skyscrapercity_com.html |title= Rozmowy z założycielem forum skyscrapercity.com |last1= Wojtczuk |first1= Michał |last2= Tusk |first2= Michał |date= 3 Jun 2008 |website= bryla.pl |publisher= Agora SA |access-date= 31 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.world-architects.com/it/architecture-news/reviews/skyscrapercity-architectural-competition-forum|title=SkyscraperCity: architectural competition forum|last=Prastowski|first=Wojciech|date=2011-04-13|website=World-Architects|language=en|access-date=2018-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Stark|first=Ben|date=2013-01-17|title=Ethical Encounters on SkyScraperCity|url=http://www.theinklingmag.com/fields-buildings/ethical-encounters-on-skyscrapercity-com/|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180801231151/http://www.theinklingmag.com/fields-buildings/ethical-encounters-on-skyscrapercity-com/|archive-date=1 August 2018|access-date=2018-08-01|website=www.theinklingmag.com|publisher=The Inkling|language=en-GB}}</ref> The website, which currently runs on ], was founded in 2002 by Dutch economist Jan Klerks running on ],<ref name=ctbuh/><ref></ref><ref name=nat/><ref name="prop">{{cite web|last=Justin|date=13 April 2013|title=SkyscraperCity; een internationaal succes met een Nederlands tintje|url=http://www.propaganda-online.nl/skyscrapercity-een-internationaal-succes-met-een-nederlands-tintje|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180816110214/http://www.propaganda-online.nl/skyscrapercity-een-internationaal-succes-met-een-nederlands-tintje/|archive-date=16 August 2018|access-date=31 December 2016|website=Propaganda|language=Dutch}}</ref> in order to share and solicit comment on urban development in ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|last=Brown|first=Adam|date=2018-01-02|title=Univercity: Images of Success and Structures of Risk|journal=Media Practice and Education|volume=19|issue=1|pages=30–47|doi=10.1080/14682753.2017.1362169|issn=2574-1136|doi-access=free}}</ref> It gradually expanded to include other city and country subforums, eventually encompassing the entire world.


As of 2019, the forum has over 1 million members, 1 million threads and over 110 million posts.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | url = http://www.skyscraperc*ty.com/ | title = SkyscraperCity | publisher = SkyscraperCity | access-date = 31 December 2016}}</ref> By some measures, it was considered the largest online forum in the world in 2010<ref name=nat>{{cite web | url = http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/the-urban-dreamscape-abu-dhabis-imaginary-image | title = The urban dreamscape: Abu Dhabi's imaginary image | last = Gravois | first = John | date = 22 April 2010 | website = ] | publisher = Abu Dhabi Media | access-date = 31 December 2016}}</ref> or largest online bulletin board in the world.<ref name=":0" /> In 2009, the forum attracted more than 500,000 unique visitors daily.<ref name=loop>{{cite web |url=http://www.loopnorth.com/news/skyscraper0507.htm |title= World's largest architectural web site run from Marina City |last= Dahlman |first= Steven |date= 9 May 2009 |website= loopnorth.com |publisher= Loop North News |access-date= 31 December 2016 }}</ref> In 2020 forum migrated from vBulletin to ] software, and ] acquired SkyscraperCity witin ThemeparX with ]-based Theme Park Holding Ltd. {{As of|2019|post=,}} the forum has over 1 million members, 1 million threads and over 110 million posts.<ref name=":1">{{cite web | url = http://www.skyscraperc*ty.com/ | title = SkyscraperCity | publisher = SkyscraperCity | access-date = 31 December 2016}}</ref> By some measures, it was considered the largest online forum in the world in 2010<ref name=nat>{{cite web | url = http://www.thenational.ae/arts-culture/the-urban-dreamscape-abu-dhabis-imaginary-image | title = The urban dreamscape: Abu Dhabi's imaginary image | last = Gravois | first = John | date = 22 April 2010 | website = ] | publisher = Abu Dhabi Media | access-date = 31 December 2016}}</ref> or largest online bulletin board in the world.<ref name=":0" /> In 2009, the forum attracted more than 500,000 unique visitors daily.<ref name=loop>{{cite web |url=http://www.loopnorth.com/news/skyscraper0507.htm |title= World's largest architectural web site run from Marina City |last= Dahlman |first= Steven |date= 9 May 2009 |website= loopnorth.com |publisher= Loop North News |access-date= 31 December 2016 }}</ref> In 2018, SkyscraperCity was acquired by ] and the forum was migrated from vBulletin to ] in 2020.<ref name=":1" />

== History ==
Skyscraper City began as a group of enthusiasts whom shared mutual interest in the topic of Skyscrapers. The forum has consistently gained members since its inception, continuing in the future to gain attention from ], continuing to be acquired by the company. <ref name=":1" />


==Volunteers== ==Volunteers==
The site works by allowing members to add photos and other details to the website.<ref name="Sanjog">{{cite news |title=This self-taught photographer shoots skyscrapers for a living |url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/this-self-taught-photographer-shoots-skyscrapers-for-a-living-121327174.html |accessdate=15 July 2020 |publisher=Yahoo News |date=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="KS">{{cite web |last1=Schlosser |first1=Kurt |title=Dramatic new 3D images show how ongoing boom could further alter Seattle’s skyline |url=https://www.geekwire.com/2018/dramatic-new-3d-images-show-ongoing-boom-alter-seattles-skyline/ |website=Geek Wire |publisher=GeekWire, LLC |accessdate=15 July 2020}}</ref> Despite the fact that many facts on the site are not vetted, news organizations quote the users on the web site.<ref name="ACBJ">{{cite news |last1=Stiles |first1=Marc |title=Vulcan appears poised to start building Bellevue skyscraper |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2020/01/24/vulcan-appears-poised-to-start-building-bellevue.html |accessdate=15 July 2020 |publisher=American City Business Journals |date=24 January 2020}}</ref><ref name="KS"/><ref name="Edinburgh">{{cite news |title=These are the developments in the pipeline for Edinburgh in 2018 |url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/these-are-developments-pipeline-edinburgh-2018-592707 |accessdate=15 July 2020 |agency=Edinburgh News |publisher=JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. |date=5 January 2018}}</ref> The photos uploaded by volunteers are most often used in news articles.<ref name="Astana">{{cite news |last1=khaidar |first1=Amir |title=Kokshetau: a beautiful ‘Blue Mountain’ |url=https://astanatimes.com/2018/05/kokshetau-a-beautiful-blue-mountain/ |accessdate=15 July 2020 |publisher=The Astana Times |date=14 May 2018}}</ref><ref name="Nigeria">{{cite news |title=Investment in Nigeria’s telecom industry stands at $70bn – NCC |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/331291-investment-in-nigerias-telecom-industry-stands-at-70bn-ncc.html |accessdate=15 July 2020 |publisher=The Premium Times, Nigeria |date=23 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="DC">{{cite news |last1=Hussain |first1=Zakeer |title=Tourists’ sewage walk plight in Yercaud |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151226/nation-current-affairs/article/tourists%E2%80%99-sewage-walk-plight-yercaud |accessdate=15 July 2020 |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=26 March 2019}}</ref> The site works by allowing members to add photos and other details to the website.<ref name="Sanjog">{{cite news |title=This self-taught photographer shoots skyscrapers for a living |url=https://in.news.yahoo.com/this-self-taught-photographer-shoots-skyscrapers-for-a-living-121327174.html |accessdate=15 July 2020 |publisher=Yahoo News |date=17 May 2020}}</ref><ref name="KS">{{cite web |last1=Schlosser |first1=Kurt |title=Dramatic new 3D images show how ongoing boom could further alter Seattle's skyline |url=https://www.geekwire.com/2018/dramatic-new-3d-images-show-ongoing-boom-alter-seattles-skyline/ |website=Geek Wire |date=23 January 2018 |publisher=GeekWire, LLC |accessdate=15 July 2020}}</ref> Despite the fact that many facts on the site are not vetted, news organizations quote the users on the web site.<ref name="ACBJ">{{cite news |last1=Stiles |first1=Marc |title=Vulcan appears poised to start building Bellevue skyscraper |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2020/01/24/vulcan-appears-poised-to-start-building-bellevue.html |accessdate=15 July 2020 |publisher=American City Business Journals |date=24 January 2020}}</ref><ref name="KS"/><ref name="Edinburgh">{{cite news |title=These are the developments in the pipeline for Edinburgh in 2018 |url=https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/these-are-developments-pipeline-edinburgh-2018-592707 |accessdate=15 July 2020 |agency=Edinburgh News |publisher=JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. |date=5 January 2018}}</ref> The photos uploaded by volunteers are often used in news articles.<ref name="Astana">{{cite news |last1=khaidar |first1=Amir |title=Kokshetau: a beautiful 'Blue Mountain' |url=https://astanatimes.com/2018/05/kokshetau-a-beautiful-blue-mountain/ |accessdate=15 July 2020 |publisher=The Astana Times |date=14 May 2018}}</ref><ref name="Nigeria">{{cite news |title=Investment in Nigeria's telecom industry stands at $70bn – NCC |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/331291-investment-in-nigerias-telecom-industry-stands-at-70bn-ncc.html |accessdate=15 July 2020 |publisher=The Premium Times, Nigeria |date=23 May 2019}}</ref><ref name="DC">{{cite news |last1=Hussain |first1=Zakeer |title=Tourists' sewage walk plight in Yercaud |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/151226/nation-current-affairs/article/tourists%E2%80%99-sewage-walk-plight-yercaud |accessdate=15 July 2020 |publisher=Deccan Chronicle |date=26 March 2019}}</ref>


==See also== ==See also==
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Urban development internet forum website
SkyscraperCity
Type of siteForum
OwnerVerticalScope
Created byJan Klerks
RegistrationOptional
Users950,000+
Launched11 September 2002; 22 years ago (2002-09-11)

SkyscraperCity, also known as SkyscraperCity.com, is the world's largest online forum on skyscrapers and urban related topics. The website, which currently runs on XenForo, was founded in 2002 by Dutch economist Jan Klerks running on vBulletin, in order to share and solicit comment on urban development in Rotterdam. It gradually expanded to include other city and country subforums, eventually encompassing the entire world.

As of 2019, the forum has over 1 million members, 1 million threads and over 110 million posts. By some measures, it was considered the largest online forum in the world in 2010 or largest online bulletin board in the world. In 2009, the forum attracted more than 500,000 unique visitors daily. In 2018, SkyscraperCity was acquired by VerticalScope and the forum was migrated from vBulletin to XenForo in 2020.

Volunteers

The site works by allowing members to add photos and other details to the website. Despite the fact that many facts on the site are not vetted, news organizations quote the users on the web site. The photos uploaded by volunteers are often used in news articles.

See also

References

  1. "VerticalScope – Driven by Enthusiasts". www.verticalscope.com. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
  2. ^ "Jan Klerks Completes Recent CTBUH Staff Expansion". www.ctbuh.org. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Archived from the original on 2018-08-02. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  3. ^ Dahlman, Steven (9 May 2009). "World's largest architectural web site run from Marina City". loopnorth.com. Loop North News. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  4. Wojtczuk, Michał; Tusk, Michał (3 Jun 2008). "Rozmowy z założycielem forum skyscrapercity.com". bryla.pl. Agora SA. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  5. Prastowski, Wojciech (2011-04-13). "SkyscraperCity: architectural competition forum". World-Architects. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  6. Stark, Ben (2013-01-17). "Ethical Encounters on SkyScraperCity". www.theinklingmag.com. The Inkling. Archived from the original on 1 August 2018. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
  7. TU Delf: Lezing door Jan Klerks over hoogbouw
  8. ^ Gravois, John (22 April 2010). "The urban dreamscape: Abu Dhabi's imaginary image". The National. Abu Dhabi Media. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  9. Justin (13 April 2013). "SkyscraperCity; een internationaal succes met een Nederlands tintje". Propaganda (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 16 August 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  10. ^ Brown, Adam (2018-01-02). "Univercity: Images of Success and Structures of Risk". Media Practice and Education. 19 (1): 30–47. doi:10.1080/14682753.2017.1362169. ISSN 2574-1136.
  11. ^ "SkyscraperCity". SkyscraperCity. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  12. "This self-taught photographer shoots skyscrapers for a living". Yahoo News. 17 May 2020. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  13. ^ Schlosser, Kurt (23 January 2018). "Dramatic new 3D images show how ongoing boom could further alter Seattle's skyline". Geek Wire. GeekWire, LLC. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  14. Stiles, Marc (24 January 2020). "Vulcan appears poised to start building Bellevue skyscraper". American City Business Journals. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  15. "These are the developments in the pipeline for Edinburgh in 2018". JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. Edinburgh News. 5 January 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  16. khaidar, Amir (14 May 2018). "Kokshetau: a beautiful 'Blue Mountain'". The Astana Times. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  17. "Investment in Nigeria's telecom industry stands at $70bn – NCC". The Premium Times, Nigeria. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  18. Hussain, Zakeer (26 March 2019). "Tourists' sewage walk plight in Yercaud". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 15 July 2020.

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