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That's a nice photo! I guess it all depends on the angle.
For Example:
Did I just macth that Picture of Houston or what? Both pictures are aiming at the same angle but from different distances. Houston's is much closer, Oakland's is further. Hence the lights are less obtrusive.
But closer up, from another angle. However, I cant really make this one out. Which skyline does this photo look like?
That's a nice photo! I guess it all depends on the angle.
For Example:
Did I just macth that Picture of Houston or what? Both pictures are aiming at the same angle but from different distances. Houston's is much closer, Oakland's is further. Hence the lights are less obtrusive.
But closer up, from another angle. However, I cant really make this one out. Which skyline does this photo look like?
Stephen, I love the first photo of Oakland. It looks a little like Los Angeles but once you see the Bay Bridge you realize it is the Bay Area; really cool shot!
I would think Houston and LA downtowns are pretty equal .There both basicly vertical office parks right, dont the majority of people who go to those downtowns do so to go to work. Neither have large shopping districs downtown I mean upscale national retailers and downtown department stores well LA has a small macys . Niether of there downtowns are based on tourism or residential living. Granted both have shopping and reidents and a few tourist . Its just not what there none for remember I talking about the downtowns not metro areas . If your city has more to offer let me know .
I can't answer because I've never been to Houston, but I would like to say that I'm impressed by how many Houston residents I've met in LA and NYC that are boosters for their city. I would like to visit one day. I don't expect that it will be anything like LA though.
I would think Houston and LA downtowns are pretty equal .There both basicly vertical office parks right, dont the majority of people who go to those downtowns do so to go to work. Neither have large shopping districs downtown I mean upscale national retailers and downtown department stores well LA has a small macys . Niether of there downtowns are based on tourism or residential living. Granted both have shopping and reidents and a few tourist . Its just not what there none for remember I talking about the downtowns not metro areas . If your city has more to offer let me know .
Houston has quite a bit of shopping in its downtown. The new Houston Pavillions was a nice addition to what was already down there.
III Forks Steakhouse (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Andalucia Tapas Restaurant & Bar (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
XXI Forever (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
BCBGMAXAZRIA (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Books-A-Million (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Clique Salon (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Guadalajara del Centro (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
House of Blues (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Lucky Strike Lanes (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link) McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant
Mia Bella Trattoria (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Unity National Bank (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Qatar Airways (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Yao Restaurant & Bar (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Polk Street Pub (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Then you have the older Shops at Houston Center
http://www.houstoncenter.com/amenities/directory.asp?propid=46 (broken link)
Houston has quite a bit of shopping in its downtown. The new Houston Pavillions was a nice addition to what was already down there.
III Forks Steakhouse (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Andalucia Tapas Restaurant & Bar (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
XXI Forever (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
BCBGMAXAZRIA (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Books-A-Million (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Clique Salon (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Guadalajara del Centro (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
House of Blues (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Lucky Strike Lanes (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
McCormick & Schmick’s
Seafood Restaurant (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Mia Bella Trattoria (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Unity National Bank (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Qatar Airways (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Yao Restaurant & Bar (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Polk Street Pub (http://www.houstonpavilions.com/shopping_alphalist.php# - broken link)
Then you have the older Shops at Houston Center
Houston Center - Retail Directory (http://www.houstoncenter.com/amenities/directory.asp?propid=46 - broken link)
Downtown is definitely not known for it's shopping. Uptown is where the majority of the shopping is located. Downtown is a good place to shop during a lunch break.
Downtown Los Angeles, outside of just the office buildings, is fairly vibrant with Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Bunker Hill, Historic Core, and LA Live. There's a lot of entertainment, eateries, museums, shops (not really upscale, but many smaller idiosyncratic ones), old architecture, etc. to explore along with very acceptable mass transit (the only particular gripe about it is the lines closing so early) and a decent and steadily growing residential population. It's much different from what it was ten or even five years ago. Pretty awesome.
I would think Houston and LA downtowns are pretty equal .There both basicly vertical office parks right, dont the majority of people who go to those downtowns do so to go to work. Neither have large shopping districs downtown I mean upscale national retailers and downtown department stores well LA has a small macys . Niether of there downtowns are based on tourism or residential living. Granted both have shopping and reidents and a few tourist . Its just not what there none for remember I talking about the downtowns not metro areas . If your city has more to offer let me know .
Downtown Los Angeles actually has some pretty large shopping districts. They are "different" though and not made up of chain retailers. Most are local and upstart merchants in fashion and also wholesale products. Its a very unique shopping experience in these districts of downtown in the shadow of the financial district towers. Also, there are now 40,000 residents living in downtown.
The Fashion District in downtown spans 90 blocks and is the hub for the West Coast's fashion industry and aspiring designers. The retailers here are famous for their great deals. LA Fashion District
Other districts include the tory district, wholesale district, Little Tokyo, Arts District, and Gallery Row. L.A. Live features entertianment and dining, and there are two shopping malls at 7th/Fig and Macy's Plaza.
I personally like that the shopping in downtown L.A. is so unique and not like every other big city. The shops you find in the L.A. Fashion District are often nowhere else on earth. Its much more interesting than a GAP or American Eagle you can find everywhere.
I can't count the number of times I've actually argued that on here. But yeah they do...
Houston's is actually slightly taller and slightly larger. I can see why people prefer LA's over Houston's though (backdrop + scenery), but to say that Los Angeles skyline is by far superior to Houston's is something that I'd actually have to strongly disagree with.
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