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Why does it matter what the buildings are or aren't?
Frankly, when a city is filled with condos, it's going to be a more lively place because people will actually live in them.
As far as skylines go, it doesn't make a difference to me. As far as cities go, I'd rather have lots of people living downtown or in high density nodes and neighbhorhoods.
That's your opinion and I respect it. It's not my opinion though. To me, a good skyline isn't just about height or density; it's about the quality and the diversity of the buildings, along with how they all fit into place. A decent skyline usually has the tallest buildings in the heart of the skyline, with the height gradually tapering off. I also like a good mix of both commercial and residential towers.
In Miami's case, downtown is not really that livable. Yes, they've built all those condos you see in 'NewAtlantisMiami's pics, but there really isn't much else in downtown and generally, it's still a ghost town, full of vagrants. The "retail" there consists mainly of discount luggage/electrical stores.
The condos themselves aren't unique or original, nor are they particularly architecturally pleasing (just my opinion).
Most of those towers are condos (residential)...thanks for proving my point.
Btw, I didn't prove anybody's point except mine, and that is the fact that Miami has a huge skyline these days. When was last the time you went downtown? It changes almost on a daily basis, and if you go to dinner in Brickell Village, you could have a 45 minute wait. Brickell Village is very lively after dark.
Thanks! And if anyone thinks any city has a better skyline, they are entitled to their own opinion and personal taste. I choose Houston as Best Southern U.S. City Skyline because it was third behind New York and Chicago for many years and has a few taller buildings than what we currently have here in Miami with some nice modern skyscraper architecture, but much is still planned for Miami for when the economy recovers.
This is the plane from which I took all these most recent aerials just last weekend July 11, 2009.
That's your opinion and I respect it. It's not my opinion though. To me, a good skyline isn't just about height or density; it's about the quality and the diversity of the buildings, along with how they all fit into place. A decent skyline usually has the tallest buildings in the heart of the skyline, with the height gradually tapering off. I also like a good mix of both commercial and residential towers.
In Miami's case, downtown is not really that livable. Yes, they've built all those condos you see in 'NewAtlantisMiami's pics, but there really isn't much else in downtown and generally, it's still a ghost town, full of vagrants. The "retail" there consists mainly of discount luggage/electrical stores.
The condos themselves aren't unique or original, nor are they particularly architecturally pleasing (just my opinion).
The condos are kinda original. You're not gonna find those condos in many other parts of the US. And if you do, they probably had that style in Miami 1st. So they're pretty original.
The condos are kinda original. You're not gonna find those condos in many other parts of the US. And if you do, they probably had that style in Miami 1st. So they're pretty original.
I agree. Miami has designed their condos with nice pastel colors to match the ocean environment and to continue Miami's unique Art Deco style and color scheme. I love it.
You're right.Although that means nothing.I can also say that even though the buildings represented for Houston are tall,they happen to be the MOST boring ones out of all the others(exception to the IDS building in Minneapolis.When I say boxes,I do not mean it literally.I'm just saying from a skyline perspective they look similar.None really stand out except for the BOA building.But hey to each there own.And YES we do need more pics.
LOL. Well we can both agree that we think both our respective skylines are underwhelming but go back to the many ATL skyline threads.
Seriously has there been a city that has needed so much validation??
I think one can't help but enjoy this video of a nighttime drive through Atlanta. It includes great views of Atlanta's Buckhead, Midtown and Downtown skylines. See if you like.
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