Boston vs. Houston vs. Seattle (compared, places, America, people)

[Spade]

Some of those cities you say are more vibrant or energetic than Houston I disagree with. Memphis or Nashville? No. Especially Memphis. I don't necessarily disagree with you on where Houston is on vibrancy. It's improving but it's not where I'd like it to be either. That goes back to the leaders and they have been called out lately about aspects of the city. But this is about Boston, Seattle, and Houston. Not the entire United States.

[VIRAL]

Originally Posted by UrbanCheetah

Some may be repeats, but would love to see what Houston has and is building that competes with these in Chicago.

See, you clearly aren't paying attention in this debate. Talking of so-called sub-par modern architecture in Houston, then showing buildings in Chicago that look exactly the same. You are clueless.

Houston:


Chicago:

[VIRAL]

Originally Posted by eastontracks

Imo Houston isn't a laid back city. Very busy for a metro in the south. There is lots of growth downtown, though. They're expanding and building a bunch in preparation for the 2017 super bowl.

To me it does lack culture and pride. Maybe not necessarily vibrancy, it resembles the big city hustle and bustle. That's why I moved to San Antonio though. More laid back, more culture.

Read: Lived in suburbs.

[UrbanCheetah]

Originally Posted by VIRAL

Read: Lived in suburbs.

That looks exactly the same? Are you blind?!

Also is that building even built yet? Some of you Houston boosters are delusional. You really think Houston is at the forefront of modern architecture? Get a clue.

[VIRAL]

These Chicago buildings:







Don't look any more modern than these Houston buildings, honestly:

[UrbanCheetah]

Maybe you are blind, I will help you:

[VIRAL]

Originally Posted by UrbanCheetah

That looks exactly the same? Are you blind?!

Nope, my eyes are fine. You, on the other hand, seem to have forgotten the bifocals.

Originally Posted by UrbanCheetah

Also is that building even built yet? Some of you Houston boosters are delusional.

Yes:
https://www.google.com/maps/@29.7386...7i13312!8i6656

Keep up.

Originally Posted by UrbanCheetah

You really think Houston is at the forefront of modern architecture? Get a clue.

It was, and still presents its own form to this day: bold, powerful, and commanding, like an energy metropolis.

[VIRAL]

An 80s building in Houston, still looking shiny and new:

[hashtagusername]

Originally Posted by spade

this thread is about chicago, right?

lol

[UrbanCheetah]

Originally Posted by VIRAL

These Chicago buildings:







Don't look any more modern than these Houston buildings, honestly:

Oh the ones I provided were just samples, as there are so many more in Chicago. Here are some under construction right now. That right UNDER CONSTRUCTION, not proposed maybe buildings as you have shown. Chicago has way more modern and more contemporary designs. So far you have only been able to argue against A COUPLE of buildings. Where is Houston's version of Millenium Park? or Marina City? or River City?

Currently under construction (these are just a few out of 44 high rises currently being built) in Chicago: