Best Skylines [of Each Metro Size] (state, better, population, cons)

[Steve_W]

Yeah the Principle Building (DSM) is the one on the right I believe. That’s definitely one of my Midwest favorites.

[MUWarriorsFan]

Wow, Des Moines looks very impressive from about every angle. Thanks for the picture, Synopsis.

I'm not so sure I like Omaha as much, though.

[El Rhino]

I've always liked the Traveler's Insurance umbrella in the Des Moines skyline. A local "hip" clothing store has a line of Des Moines themed print t-shirts with kind of an abstract version of that umbrella.

[Steve_W]

Originally Posted by MUWarriorsFan

Wow, Des Moines looks very impressive from about every angle. Thanks for the picture, Synopsis.

I'm not so sure I like Omaha as much, though.

In Omaha's defense, several of there taller buildings aren't located in downtown...which is stupid. I do like DSM's better for what its worth.

[Synopsis]

I think this is a cool shot of Omaha at night. That main building is a really cool design. It reminds me of something you'd see in Atlanta or Charlotte.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1047/...b733d824_b.jpg

[MUWarriorsFan]

Sorry, Synopsis, I was trying to say that in comparison to size (Des Moines having approximately 500,000 and Omaha having approximately 800,000) Des Moines has a better skyline. I didn't know that Omaha had more tall buildings. I'm curious to know how tall they are and possibly an aerial shot would be nice. Thanks for the pictures, though.

[Steve_W]

There are several actually...some pretty ugly and not very impressive but could definitely be some infill for the downtown area.

Masonic
Photo of Masonic Manor: View from the street (http://www.emporis.com/en/il/im/?id=158423 - broken link)

Travel & Transport Building (Formerly Commercial Fed Tower)
Photo of Commercial Federal Tower: Commercial Federal Tower from the south

Kiewit Plaza
Photo of Kiewit Plaza: North side

Lied Transplant Center
Photo of Lied Transplant Center: Lied Transplant Center at night (http://www.emporis.com/en/il/im/?id=115108 - broken link)

Mutual of Omaha
Photo of Mutual of Omaha Building: Front of the building

Under Construction 32 story Wall Street Tower (Finish 2009) - is downtown
WallStreet Tower Omaha

Sorry that is the best I could do. I guess I don't know how to post pictures anymore.

Also, Riverfront Place 1 & 2 (14 Story Condo Towers) Along with new Pedestrian Bridge/Landing Development
http://www.ci.omaha.ne.us/departments/mayor/EconDev/RiverFront/Large/Birdseye_noOverlooks_POSTER.jpg (broken link)
www.ci.omaha.ne.us/departments/mayor/EconDev/RiverFront/Large/NightShot04%20w%20LED% (broken link)

[Billiam]

Ya know, i must say, I LOVE One First National Center! Much more than 801 grand. I think its way more elegant and the materials used were much classier. But i still think 801 grands a great building with some nice setbacks. Both buildings do a respectablely amazing part for their skylines, although between DM and Omaha, i would have to go with omaha

[star_gazer]

Des Moines has perhaps the best looking skyline of any metro under 1 million... the photos I've seen posted here so far don't do it justice.


I do think my Omaha doesn't look too bad though...

http://www.hustonfamily.com/skyline/pic9.jpg (broken link)

Looking to add more soon...

http://www.hustonfamily.com/gallery/...p/163/pic2.jpg (broken link)


Omaha also has three skylines emerging... two of which are visible 'side by side' in this photo from the bluffs across the river (right 1/3rd of photo is Midtown).

http://www.hustonfamily.com/skyline/skyline1.jpg (broken link)

The 3rd skyline rising is on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus...

http://www.hustonfamily.com/omaha/aerial5.jpg (broken link)

Another research tower under construction with more proposed...

[Traveler87]

Omaha and Des Moines are great skylines. DM, a metro of only 500,000 and that kind of skyline, a tower over 600'. Omaha's is growing, and I really like the views from Green Leahy Park, did I say that right?