Victory in Life
Chapter 642
The Golden Street Pedestrian was a very important project even in the esteemed Waterhoof City.
It is conceivable how important this project is because it is under the direct supervision of the related divisions in Swallow City.
With the money Jasper threw, Victor was shocked by his generosity and couldn't help but say, "Master Laine, you know, how much do you know about the current situation with the Golden Path Pedestrian?"
Jasper replied with a smile, "A pedestrian path is connected to the Bund and its total length is 1,033 meters. It was expected to be completed by the end of 1999 and to be officially opened at the beginning of the millennium. Apart from the few shops on both sides of the street that have been ordered by some large companies, there are still 266 other stores that are not for sale but are only opened for rent, right?"
Viktor laughed bitterly. "Mr Laine, it looks like you're quite prepared. However, if you already knew that the town hall only wanted to rent out the remaining stores and not sell them, wouldn't you put me in a difficult place by making such a request?"
Jasper smiled as he said, "There's no need to rush. I'm a businessman, and from a businessman's point of view, there's no demand that can't be discussed."
"Mr Laine, you may be a businessman, but the town hall and I are not. This kind of thing is a matter of principle. I'm sure you understand what I mean" Victor said.
Jasper waved his hand as he replied, "Please don't rush to refuse, Mr. Gul. What if I told you I wanted to build a 630-meter-high building, worth a total investment of over 16 billion next to the Pearl Tower?"
Hearing this, Victor suddenly stood up and exclaimed, Really?"
What is less than the current domestic city hall?
It was a lack of funding and political achievements.
In this era, vanity projects were the best way to boost their political achievements.
If it was another city, this proposed construction project was like he was asking for a star; and the town hall would find a way to take it back for him.
However, it was also a big enough project for Waterhoof City that the town hall would be shaken.
"Today's tallest building in the world is the Petra Tower on Marshmeet and is only 451 meters tall. Although the 110 buildings still under construction are planned to be the next tallest buildings in the world, it is also only 509 meters."
"This proposed building, however, was designed to reach a height of 630 meters. It will be the tallest building in the world for at least ten years after its completion. It will also hold the record as the tallest building on the Mainland for at least 20 years."
The record for tallest building in the world was just captured by the Dubai Tower in 2010.
"I'm personally not that interested in the reputation that comes with having the tallest building in the world, but I think city hall would be interested, right?"
The words Jasper said with a light laugh had penetrated right into Victor's mind.
He knew that the current vice mayor of the town hall came from Swallow City many years ago and he desperately needed achievements to prove his worth.
Would he not immediately become a close confidant if such a large project was handed over to the vice mayor on his plate?
Thinking of this, Victor, who was in his 40s, flushed.
Jasper sipped his tea. He knew that ordinary people could rent out property rights to pedestrian streets, but to buy them was very difficult. After all, there are many talented individuals in the country and he is not the only one interested in business. The number of people after such an opportunity could fill the ocean.
City halls are unlikely to agree without being promised adequate benefits.
Thus, this skyscraper project became a bargaining chip for Jasper with the city hall to exchange interests.
Jasper doesn't need the title of tallest building in the world, but the same doesn't apply to town hall and Swallow City.
Over the years, there have been some promising results. Now, Swallow City is very
it requires major events to boost its national confidence as well as increase its international influence.
That's why the Olympics are so grand.
Jasper's plans for the world's tallest building will certainly impress Waterhoof City Hall.