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I believe the top two contenders are Miami and New York for growth within their skyline.
The Miami skyline is shooting up at a rapid pace. Miami has 59 buildings over 400 feet total. 49 out of those 59 were built from 2000-present and many more are planned.
Correction, the Miami skyline WAS shooting up at a rapid pace. Manhattenization doesn't last forever. Miami's skyline growth has slowed down, as it should, and in this economic climate, buildings proposed and on hold doesn't mean future growth in the skyline. I suspect Miami to experience little change in it's skyline in the coming years.
Correction, the Miami skyline WAS shooting up at a rapid pace. Manhattenization doesn't last forever. Miami's skyline growth has slowed down, as it should, and in this economic climate, buildings proposed and on hold doesn't mean future growth in the skyline. I suspect Miami to experience little change in it's skyline in the coming years.
Downtown LA is getting a new super tall (Grand Ave Towers) supposed to break ground next year. The current site (wilshire grand hotel) is going into demolition at the end of this year.
At 1250ft, the taller tower will surpass LA's current tallest (US Bank tower) and be of equal height to the Empire State building.
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Correction, the Miami skyline WAS shooting up at a rapid pace. Manhattenization doesn't last forever. Miami's skyline growth has slowed down, as it should, and in this economic climate, buildings proposed and on hold doesn't mean future growth in the skyline. I suspect Miami to experience little change in it's skyline in the coming years.
Now, I have a correction. The Miami skyline is still shooting up at a rapid pace with Wells Fargo Center (647 ft, 2010), 1450 Brickell (540 ft, 2010) and Brickell World Plaza (517 ft 2010). Therefore, three buildings over 500 feet have been built in the past 21 months and I did not even look into buildings under 400 feet completed. Also, another 28 buildings above 400 feet are approved for Miami. Therefore, I don't see any sight of this boom slowing down.
I hope American Commerce Center in Philly breaks ground first, but looks like a long shot for now.
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Originally Posted by Nightscape
Downtown LA is getting a new super tall (Grand Ave Towers) supposed to break ground next year. The current site (wilshire grand hotel) is going into demolition at the end of this year.
At 1250ft, the taller tower will surpass LA's current tallest (US Bank tower) and be of equal height to the Empire State building.
Downtown LA is getting a new super tall (Grand Ave Towers) supposed to break ground next year. The current site (wilshire grand hotel) is going into demolition at the end of this year.
At 1250ft, the taller tower will surpass LA's current tallest (US Bank tower) and be of equal height to the Empire State building.
Reminds me a lot of the Bank of America Tower in New York City.
As far as my city goes, I see some more infill and the skyline getting a bit more density, but I don't see a new tallest in that time. Too much NIMBY opposition and the FAA restricting heights due to the airport being nearby. Most new high rises in Boston will be 350-600 feet. I doubt we'll see anything taller than 600 for a long time.
Downtown LA is getting a new super tall (Grand Ave Towers) supposed to break ground next year. The current site (wilshire grand hotel) is going into demolition at the end of this year.
At 1250ft, the taller tower will surpass LA's current tallest (US Bank tower) and be of equal height to the Empire State building.
It really looks impressive in that last render
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