UTL is about exploring past, present and future urban technologies in science and fiction, etc...
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/601-west-cordova-street-vancouver-waterfront-station-tower-cadillac-fairview-james-cheng
Singapore, Perth, Sydney, Seattle, SF and Miami are allowed to have tall buildings right near the water, because they are allowed to be big and tall cities.
https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/555-west-cordova-street-vancouver-the-crystal-office-tower-opposition
Vancouver has several restrictions which prevent it from becoming a proper big city.