The Grand Façade: Why Build What People Don’t Need—And Who Really Benefits

By Inderbir Singh

What if the skyscrapers you admire are monuments to greed, not progress? In a world obsessed with growth, glass towers, mega-bridges, futuristic cities, and billion-dollar statues, no one dares to ask: "Do the people actually need this?" The Grand Façade is a shocking, eye-opening, and unapologetically honest black book that tears through the glittering illusion of modern development. It reveals how governments, corporations, and elites collaborate to build showpieces that serve power, profit, and propaganda--not the public. From ghost airports and empty malls to statues of forgotten heroes and smart cities that displace the poor, this book uncovers: Why development is often about vanity, not utility How politicians immortalize themselves with concrete Who profits from billion-dollar projects The dark consequences of ignoring real human needs Why slums are erased but not poverty How trees, wetlands, and communities are sacrificed for glass This is not just a book--it's a wake-up call. It challenges readers to rethink what "progress" means, who it serves, and what it costs. It asks the bold questions that politicians avoid and citizens forget to ask in the glare of shiny new infrastructure. If you're tired of watching governments spend billions on things the poor can't access, if you've ever questioned the purpose behind extravagant public projects, or if you believe development should serve people--not egos--then this book is for you. Let's build humanity, not just cities. Perfect for readers of: Urban critics, policy thinkers, journalists, students, and changemakers Naomi Klein (This Changes Everything), Arundhati Roy (Capitalism: A Ghost Story), Rutger Bregman (Utopia for Realists) Anyone questioning the gap between people's needs and political priorities Buy your copy now and discover the truths buried beneath the concrete.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5GNGBZL
• ISBN13: 9798280286832
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 418 Pages
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.1" x 6.0"