Since skyline threads are back. Sunbelt skyline growth. (Atlanta, downtown, airport)

[meep]

Since the majority of skyline growth (and growth in general) has occurred in the south the past decade, which metro area has added the most mid to high rise development RELATIVE to where they were 10 years ago?

And which towers are more cohesive and blends in well with pre-existing development to contribute the skyline’s massiveness?

[18Montclair]

This isnt a matter of opinion is it? We need only count how many new towers each city has built in that time frame, right?

In that case Id say Miami probably by a landslide.

[Gaylord_Focker]

Austin's skyline has gone through a major change.

[jjbradleynyc]

Originally Posted by 18Montclair

This isnt a matter of opinion is it? We need only count how many new towers each city has built in that time frame, right?

In that case Id say Miami probably by a landslide.

True. I just voted Nashville and realized *duh* it's probably Miami, after the fact. HAHA...I misread the poll.

Definitely Miami, by far.

I'd rank these as:
1) Miami
2) Dallas
3) Atlanta
4) Nashville
5) Charlotte
6) Orlando
7) Tampa

[meep]

Originally Posted by 18Montclair

This isnt a matter of opinion is it? We need only count how many new towers each city has built in that time frame, right?

In that case Id say Miami probably by a landslide.

Good catch. I added a qualitative aspect to it, the rules just say you can’t make it too speculative.

[Huntsville_secede]

Excluding Miami who has seen the most? Are we talking about the main central districts e.g. in Atlanta Downtown/Midtown and maybe even Buckhead, Downtown/Uptown in Dallas or are we including towers that have been built in suburban areas as well like Perimeter/Cumberland for Atlanta.. Plano/Frisco for Dallas?

[meep]

Originally Posted by Huntsville_secede

Excluding Miami who has seen the most? Are we talking about the main central districts e.g. in Atlanta Downtown/Midtown and maybe even Buckhead, Downtown/Uptown in Dallas or are we including towers that have been built in suburban areas as well like Perimeter/Cumberland for Atlanta.. Plano/Frisco for Dallas?

For entire metro areas.

[meep]

Anyone have a then and now of Miami?

[meep]

Also, guys remember this is *relative* to where they were prior, not just the most overall.

[Arcenal813]

Orlando isn't going to rank high in this regard anytime soon, especially due to the fact that height is heavily restricted due to the executive airport being directly adjacent to downtown. As a result, most buildings being built are or have been at around 15-20 stories. There have been a few occasional 300-400 footers, but there won't be any impressive towers in its downtown in the near future. The skyline is nice regardless, but remains limited.

In this poll, it's hard not to vote Miami.