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[Charleston native]

krazeeboi, on May 2 2006, 12:44 PM, said:

That's quite a jump, even in 25 years. I'd go with Norfolk here.

Well, Chas has quite a number of midrises to accelerate it past Norfolk. However, I could see the Neck area specifically looking like Norfolk. Maybe in 40 years, it would get similar to Baltimore?

[krazeeboi]

Yeah, I think 40 years sounds reasonable. The thing a lot of people don't really realize about Baltimore is that it has significant density.

[TheCarolinaKing]

Does anyone have skyline pics of Charleston?

[CapeFearRiver10]

which Southern State would have the best collective of Skylines in the next 25 years?

[Newnan]

Florida already does

[A2]

CapeFearRiver10, on May 2 2006, 04:48 PM, said:

which Southern State would have the best collective of Skylines in the next 25 years?

NC or FL

A2

[Santiago6678]

Most of those gaps in Atlanta's skyline that everyone always complains of are located in areas of high growth.  It's only a matter of time before the gaps are filled.  Then Atlanta will have one contiguous skyline of downtown, midtown, buckhead, and perimeter center.  That will make the skyline a lot more like Chicago's.  I think it's great that Atlanta hasn't developed like Dallas or Charlotte around a cluster.

[krazeeboi]

CapeFearRiver10, on May 2 2006, 06:48 PM, said:

which Southern State would have the best collective of Skylines in the next 25 years?

1. Texas (easily)
2. Florida
3. North Carolina
4. Tennessee

This is pretty much how it stands now, and I don't think that order will change in 25 years.

If we're including Atlanta's multiple skylines here, I'd place Georgia either after Florida or North Carolina.

Edited by krazeeboi, 02 May 2006 - 10:14 PM.

[Skyliner]

TheCarolinaKing, on May 2 2006, 06:10 PM, said:

Does anyone have skyline pics of Charleston?

I got this one from the Charleston forum, where you'll find many more great photos.

[eastsider]

krazeeboi, on May 2 2006, 09:28 PM, said:

1. Texas (easily)
2. Florida
3. North Carolina
4. Tennessee

This is pretty much how it stands now, and I don't think that order will change in 25 years.

If we're including Atlanta's multiple skylines here, I'd place it either after Florida or North Carolina.

I think your 100% right with that list.

[Plasticman]

krazeeboi, on May 1 2006, 05:27 PM, said:

It's kinda hard to say. I know that Atlanta is throwing up towers left and right, but will they fill in the gaps between downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead, or will they just add more density to those existing clusters? If the former, then perhaps we'll see Atlanta come to resemble Chicago in a way. If the latter, then just a bigger version of what it already is.

Downtown Atlanta and Midtown will connect for sure.  The outlying clusters will get bigger.  Probably a lot like Chicago.  

Houston will be about like Chicago.

The big surprise will be Las Vegas, Nashville, and Orlando.  Nashville will be like Atlanta now but with more density in the core, Las Vegas will be spread all over the place with little density, Orlando will rival Miami.

Louisville will fade away to the lingering echo of laughter at Museum Plaza.      On the other hand, if Museum Plaza doesn't get built or gets redesigned, then they will be about like Charlotte now.

Charlotte will finally get their dream, to be like Atlanta.  Just kidding guys.  I know that strikes a nerve with Charlotte people, heh heh.

[CapeFearRiver10]

I feel Miami will look closer to Chicago (now).

Houston will just be bigger.

Atlanta will have one complete skyline.

Charlotte will look more dense.

Nashville will look like Charlotte (now).

New Orleans will look a smaller Tampa.

Columbia will look similiar to late 1970's Atlanta.

Birmingham will look like Charlotte.

Fayetteville will look Memphis without the pyramid.

Greensboro will look like Birmingham.

Wilmington will look like Bridgeport, CT.

Winston-Salem will look like Louisville.

Greenville will look like Austin.

Southport, NC will look like Palm Beach.

[Plasticman]

CapeFearRiver10, on May 5 2006, 02:04 AM, said:

Nashville will look like Charlotte (now).

New Orleans will look a smaller Tampa.

BIG LOL!!

Sorry dude but Nashville ALREADY looks like CHarlotte minus the BOA.  Get off your high horse, Charlotte's skyline would be mediocre without BOA.  It would be no better than Nashville, Tampa, Jax, Etc.

New Orleans already has more density.

Those are obvious digs at the two cities in a ridiculous attempt at making yourself believe Charlotte is way bigger.

But thanks for the laugh.  

[Jerseyman4]

CapeFearRiver10, on May 5 2006, 12:04 AM, said:

Wilmington will look like Bridgeport, CT.

I hope not

[willy]

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Well, Chas has quite a number of midrises to accelerate it past Norfolk.

I don't see that happening any time soon.

[Charleston native]

willy, on May 5 2006, 11:48 AM, said:

I don't see that happening any time soon.

I'm referring to Norfolk in the present time.

[krazeeboi]

Oh wow, I missed that "New Orleans looking like a smaller Tampa" one. New Orleans' skyline is already better than Tampa's IMO.

Fayetteville looking like Memphis in 25 years is....interesting. Considering that Fayetteville doesn't really have a "skyline" as of yet, I think Greensboro would be a little more appropriate comparison. Or if you're feeling a bit more ambitious, Winston-Salem. But Memphis? Nah.

[Newnan]

Plasticman, on May 5 2006, 04:53 AM, said:

BIG LOL!!

Sorry dude but Nashville ALREADY looks like CHarlotte minus the BOA.  Get off your high horse, Charlotte's skyline would be mediocre without BOA.  It would be no better than Nashville, Tampa, Jax, Etc.

New Orleans already has more density.

Those are obvious digs at the two cities in a ridiculous attempt at making yourself believe Charlotte is way bigger.

But thanks for the laugh.  

What's with the animosity towards Charlotte? Just wondering

[vdogg]

Charleston native, on May 5 2006, 01:35 PM, said:

I'm referring to Norfolk in the present time.

Charleston


Norfolk Currently




Norfolk within 3-4 years

All the buildings in the picture below are either under construction or start construction this year


A: Granby Tower
B: Trader Tower
C: Hilton Tower
D: Harbor Heights
E: Brambleton Tower
F: Hoffler Tower
G: HRT Headquaters Tower



I really like Charleston and actually lived there for a little over a year. They have a very dense, walkable, and historic downtown but honestly, Norfolk just feels bigger. I can definately see Charleston looking more like Norfolk in a few years, not even 25 years at that I'm talking more like 5-10. I can't agree that Charleston looks anything like Norfolk now however.

[jmanhsv]

In 25 years, I don't see Huntsville's skyline looking like another city's skyline.  However, I do see it getting a lot denser and taller, looking more like a traditional skyline. Huntsville will get a few 25-30 story skyscrapers and a lot of <20 high-rises in both downtown and Research Park.