US City Skylines Ranked (2009, estimated, guidelines)

[MN55]

St. Paul at #43. About right. I'll accept that As long as we are in the top 50.

But really, we are only one spot higher than Des Moines. Honestly?

St. Paul



Des Moines

[Patsfan20]

Originally Posted by Boston14

Boston is awesome you have to visit the city theres tons of things to do.

I love Boston, wish I could afford to live there. I've been there a few times, always had fun! Although showing it's age, one of the country's best transit systems by far. From the green line to the silver, taking yah down to Foxboro. In the meantime, I'll enjoy my stay here in Charlotte, which isn't bad either.

[Beavercreek33]

Originally Posted by supermanpansy

This list is a complete joke. It doesn't go by height either. I never seen such a bull sh t list. Let's start with Cleveland at 19. You can't be serious. Little Rock and Mobile ahead of Newark, Omaha, Memphis and Buffalo? Please. I don't think so. Orlando at 61. Their downtown sucks. No way, I know better. Orlando ahead of Dayton, Providence, and Toledo as well as many others. You can't be serious.. Columbus at 22. Now I know that this is a joke. Atlanta at 6? Ahead of Boston, Miami, Dallas, Philly, Seattle,..Oh please. Spare me the hurtin to my ribs from laughing. Phoenix at 38? HAAAAAAAAAA!. St. Paul at 43? HAAAAAAAA. Des Moines at 44? AAAAHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

This list is nonsense. Kansas City last. Are you serious. Mobile!!!!! You are kidding us arent you? I wont even bother about the other 30 or so that should not even be on the list.......

This list is a joke.

Kansas City, Kansas.

You make me laugh with your lack of knowledge.

[Beavercreek33]

Originally Posted by WeSoHood

I believe the rankings are based on height, # of buildings, etc. It's not an opinion based poll. Charlotte looks great btw.





Some of my faves

I really like the last one, that is great! I also think that Cleveland and Charlotte have very similar skylines. Its also probaly because both of their tallest buildings (Key Tower and I don't know what Charlotte's is called) were designed by the same architect. Who also happens to be my favorite, Cesar Pelli.

Boston is extremely overlooked in my opinion. I love Boston, and always have a good time when I am there.

[thatguy1]

Originally Posted by urbancharlotte

Honestly, I am kinda shocked Cleveland was ranked higher than Charlotte after seeing those pics. They are very nice pics, however Cleveland and Charlotte seem VERY similar (with Charlotte having a slightly larger skyline IMO). Charlotte's skyline even seems denser than Cleveland's. I have a feeling buildings currently under construction or recently completed are not counted. There are two 50 plus story buildings under construction currently in Charlotte. One is topped out and the other one stands at 47 floors (with 4 floors to go).

There is no comparison, imo. Charlotte's seems to have much more density, style, and is just much more impressive.

Cleveland's is just Key Tower.

[dude1984]

The top ten should be:
1) Chicago
2) NYC
3) San Francisco
4) Seattle
5) LA
6) Atlanta
7) Dallas
8) Philadelphia
9) Pittsbugh
10) Boston

[EverestClimb]

Originally Posted by dude1984

The top ten should be:
1) Chicago
2) NYC
3) San Francisco
4) Seattle
5) LA
6) Atlanta
7) Dallas
8) Philadelphia
9) Pittsbugh
10) Boston

No Houston?!?

[westhou]

Originally Posted by EverestClimb

No Houston?!?

I'm guessing Houston would be #11 on that list (I could be wrong)

[EverestClimb]

Originally Posted by westhou

I'm guessing Houston would be #11 on that list (I could be wrong)

I was thinking 3 or 4, I love your skyline

[WeSoHood]

Originally Posted by That-Guy

There is no comparison, imo. Charlotte's seems to have much more density, style, and is just much more impressive.

Cleveland's is just Key Tower.

Disagree. Both are nice. Charlotte is certainly improving, but looks better because of the topography. Cleveland doesn't "look" dense because of Public Square.

In person, I like Cleveland better. What about Terminal Tower? It's taller then Charlottoe's 2nd tallest... so obviously the skyline isn't ONE building. Cleveland actually has 3-4 tall buildings, compared to Charlotte's 2.

In person, Cleveland's downtown feels much bigger. I mean it was designed for a city of 900,000 people (that peaked in the 70s). In general, I think Cleveland gets hated on in general, it could be about ANYTHING.







But that's my opinion. I've been to both downtowns, and while both look great, in person Cleveland feels bigger.