The latest edition of our Dezeen Debate newsletter features London mayor Sadiq Khan's decision to refuse plans to build the MSG Sphere in London. Subscribe to Dezeen Debate now.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has rejected a planning application for the Populous-designed spherical music venue MSG Sphere London.

The decision was made due to the "unacceptable" negative impact that the venue would have on residents in Stratford, London, where it was planned to be built.

Commenters celebrated the news, with many applauding Khan's decision. One remarked, "Good, the residents of Stratford have suffered enough," referring to the 2012 Olympic games, which were hosted in the area. Another added, "Good, that thing is an eyesore."

Other stories in this week's newsletter that fired up the comments section included a tower of staggered concrete blocks on a Calais coastline by Atelier 9.81, a robot that can build 3D volumes out of wool created by Dutch designer Christien Meindertsma and an interview with set designer Es Devlin.

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