Charlotte Photo of the Day

[KJHburg]

^^ Glad you enjoyed our Miami like weather today.   Explore Southend and uptown tomorrow if you can.  

[KJHburg]

I am still the King of the Queen City my name is Bank of America Corporate Center I love new neighbors and new shorter towers.  From my vantage point there is plenty of room for towers for blocks and blocks especially in 1st and 2nd Wards.  But I am the O.G. of Charlotte high rises tallest in the the Carolinas, the city and region and you can see me from the Blue Ridge Parkway and all points around the region.  I am the the King.  I know some of you get breathless thinking about building taller than me but I intend on staying the King for a long time to come.  And yes I do like my pyramid topped shorter friend down Tryon St and welcome the folks from the Chicago to build their thing over the river I mean 277 in that Southend.  But just remember I am the iconic Charlotte skyscraper and don't forget it. 

[Hidden Valley memory]

On 7/9/2022 at 11:15 AM, Windsurfer said:

I remember The Charlotte Observer brought in some urban planner from the West coast to write a commentary our our fair city about this time.  His chief comment was, "Might as well be Oskosh".  

OMG, I remember this. My feelings were hurt!!

[SydneycartonII]

On 7/9/2022 at 3:39 PM, Binbin98 said:

I went on a Charlotte walking tour today with urban planet members and I enjoyed it a lot. I am living in Miami currently and it was my first time in the city. I had a really good impression although the weather is super hot.…

 

 

 

 

 

Many people don’t realize that the Carolinas are hotter in the summer than Miami is.

[KJHburg]

6 hours ago, SydneycartonII said:

Many people don’t realize that the Carolinas are hotter in the summer than Miami is.

except our warm summer weather is usually June 1 to Sept 15 while Miami's is much longer 

[SydneycartonII]

35 minutes ago, KJHburg said:

except our warm summer weather is usually June 1 to Sept 15 while Miami's is much longer 

[SydneycartonII]

True.  Unlike the rest of Florida, Miami is essentially year-round summer.  It gets occasional day time highs in the upper 60s during the winter, but most days from Dec through Feb are mid/upper 70s to the low 80s.  Thanks to the Gulf Stream, it’s the only part of mainland Florida with a tropical climate, and the vegetation reflects it.  They don’t have coconut trees and certain other palms in central (let alone northern) Florida.

Has anyone has been to Miami lately?   I was there a few weeks ago, and it is absolutely booming .  Further, it has an extreme degree of wealth that you only find in NY, SF, and LA (e.g., tons of homes in excess of $25m, Ferraris, Lambos, Rolls,  everywhere, super-fancy stores, etc.).  Also, there are massive, multi-million dollar boats EVERYWHERE.  I was struck by how ridiculously rich it is.  I’m used to granolas in Chapel Hill driving Priuses with Bernie for President stickers and proudly displaying composting equipment and mini-bee aviaries in their front yards.  

Edited July 13, 2022 by SydneycartonII

[KJHburg]

views from uptown from Southend.  

[go_vertical]

Are the sculptures/canopies polished steel similar to the art piece installed in Bearden Park alongside MLK Blvd.? 

[Binbin98]

Some photos I took while in downtown Charlotte on a rainy day. I have never seen the BOA building in the clouds before haha. Also I loved the lynx train. I will hopefully come back again soon

[Reverie39]

On 7/11/2022 at 8:48 PM, KJHburg said:

I am still the King of the Queen City my name is Bank of America Corporate Center I love new neighbors and new shorter towers.  From my vantage point there is plenty of room for towers for blocks and blocks especially in 1st and 2nd Wards.  But I am the O.G. of Charlotte high rises tallest in the the Carolinas, the city and region and you can see me from the Blue Ridge Parkway and all points around the region.  I am the the King.  I know some of you get breathless thinking about building taller than me but I intend on staying the King for a long time to come.  And yes I do like my pyramid topped shorter friend down Tryon St and welcome the folks from the Chicago to build their thing over the river I mean 277 in that Southend.  But just remember I am the iconic Charlotte skyscraper and don't forget it. 

It is truly a great tower. I've actually seen a surprising amount of people who either know about this skyscraper (despite not being urban planet goers) or exclaim at its beauty when seeing a picture of it. For example it is well-loved on the r/skyscrapers subreddit. Definitely made its mark.

[go_vertical]

It really is a very well designed and elegant tower.  Truly a fantastic building to have as an anchor point for a skyline.  I know it's unlikely anything with this sort of height will be proposed in the near future or at all for some time to come, but if/when something does surpass it I hope it isn't near this beauty.  I don't want it to play second fiddle to anything in its immediate surroundings. 

[JRCLT]

Miami is on the coast which provides the area with a sea breeze that comes in and out make things feel slightly cooler and bearable than being inland. Areas on the coast usually have more moderate temperatures/climate as compared to inland where heat can build up fast and dissipate just as quickly. Large Bodies of water help regulate that by retaining or absorbing heat. Great Lakes area is really far inland but due to those giant lakes it creates an interesting climate.

[videtur quam contuor]

I stayed in South Florida for one summer. I understood then the allure of the location but only if I lived in walking distance or maybe cycling distance of the water. Close enough to bike there with the fishing rod and bait bucket, that distance and no further. More than that was too far to enjoy the dawn and dusk experience and the breezes associated with the temperature change and the avoidance of insects which the beach location provides. Twenty miles inland and the tv shows dew point 80+ and I feel I have a wet wool sock over my face when I step outside.

[SydneycartonII]

From today’s Observer.

 

 

[dxartist]

Visiting family in the Midwest. Currently in Busch Stadium watching the Cardinals-Reds game in this 100° Saturday afternoon heat. 

That said, as much as I love the view of the Charlotte skyline from Truist Field, the upper deck view from Busch Stadium is simply a stunning site in person.

Obviously, this isn't a "Charlotte Photo of the Day",  but it's an absolute iconic view of downtown and the Arch.

[Reverie39]

The view of the Pittsbrugh skyline from the Pirates' stadium is also stunning. That said we might boast the best skyline view from an NFL stadium. Trying to think of any that might be better and failing. 

Edited July 17, 2022 by Reverie39

[Synopsis101]

10 hours ago, Reverie39 said:

The view of the Pittsbrugh skyline from the Pirates' stadium is also stunning. That said we might boast the best skyline view from an NFL stadium. Trying to think of any that might be better and failing. 

Seattle and Chicago are nice.

[CharlotteWkndBuzz]

On 7/16/2022 at 3:31 PM, dxartist said:

Visiting family in the Midwest. Currently in Busch Stadium watching the Cardinals-Reds game in this 100° Saturday afternoon heat. 

That said, as much as I love the view of the Charlotte skyline from Truist Field, the upper deck view from Busch Stadium is simply a stunning site in person.

Obviously, this isn't a "Charlotte Photo of the Day",  but it's an absolute iconic view of downtown and the Arch.

That tall glass apartment tower to the left of the arch is incredible. One Cardinal Way apartments: https://onecardinalway.com/

They have a rooftop amenity deck with absolute killer views of the ballpark. Love how they designed it to watch games from up there as well. 

[Mid South NC]

Not mine, lifted from the Gram, and I don't remember who to give credit to. I'm sure whoever these originated from are on UP and can claim them 

[Mid South NC]

Camp North End - AKA Druid Hills South 

[rancenc]

Recent video of construction occurring with emphasis on the Morehead Street area!

 

Edited July 19, 2022 by rancenc

[JRCLT]

Recent video of construction occurring with emphasis on the Morehead Street area!
 

I can really see where upcoming projects on the more head corridor will help fill that gap and dropp off between uptown and south end… very exciting.

[Mgelbach]

No more crane over DEC2, need to get some skyline pictures before the one at Legacy Union gets too tall!

[turbocraig]

It is amazing to me that nothing in this edited pic existed before 2007.  And most of that not before just a few years ago even.