Which small-midsize city has the best skyline? (largest, compare, bigger)
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This is not a fair comparison because Louisville is much larger than most of these cities, and its skyscraper growth is blowing these cities away. When Museum Plaza is topped out, Louisville will have a taller building than Saint Louis, Cincinnati, Nashville, and Kansas City, and man more. Seriously, Des Moines is less than half the size of Louisville (but its skyline is best for "small cities" under 1 million)! Louisville is in a different leage than most of these cities, with the possible exception of Birmingham, but the Ham is way behind Louisville in many regards. Richmond is the city most similar to Louisville on this list, and I would say OKC is a good match too, and Providence is the best comparison size and feel wise, but definitely not growth or vibrant wise:
Museum Plaza, a 62 story avant garde skyscraper with a contemporary art museum on a 25th floor "island", Westin hotel, offices, lofts, art galleries, retail, restaurants, and more, is at the right. On the left, the new Louisville arena is under construction:
Further up river, there are projects like this, which will be a larger skyline than Asheville or Knoxville alone in 10-12 years when the build out is complete. Phase 1 has two, 16 story towers:
And much much more where this came from with three other condo towers on the shelf for downtown ALONE! Like this 6 block retail district with entertainment and a 15-30 story condo building:
Now, I agree Louisville does not have a big "name," but it should probably be compared more with Nashville or Memphis or Austin or Salt Lake City before any of these cities, with the possible exception of Richmond and maybe Birmingham (if that city get sits act in gear).
Nashville is more in line with Louisville, although much better known and growing faster. I think the two skylines are close. Also, the two cities are in skyscraper "wars" lol. Nashville has a massive proposal that is struggling to get off the ground
Anyways, two progressive, midsized, healthy and vibrant cities are Nashville and Louisville. On a slightly larger scale and further north, throw in Indianapolis. The I-65 corridor is doing well.
Asheville's skyline is *yawn* boring, but the scenery behind it always makes me smile.
Knoxville, same story. And for Pete's sake, will they ever take down that hideous gold-disco-balled sex toy out of there (aka the Sunspere)?!?! If I remember correctly, that nasty contraption was built for some Worlds Fair or some dang thing. Hideous. What a scar on an otherwise semi-decent skyline. Oh, and the Smokies are nice.
Yep it was for the 1982 world's fair which I went to with my girl scout troop
Wow, Louisville is impressive. I do consider Louisville just large enough to be out of the other cities leagues. I voted for Tulsa but after having seen Birmingham, it may have the edge. Now, Des Moines has by far the best skyline in comparison to populations.
Yeah, I gotta go with Louisville and Birmingham. Very impressive. (But I tend to judge a city's downtown by its streetscape--wish I had some photos to share with you.)
I like louisville's and that building with the dome is just down right sexy
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