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It's interesting to see that some posters voted for almost every city in this poll, probably other than the city they don't like. That's why, sometimes, these polls are kind of meaningless.
Id say theres been a rather mighty increase in construction of skyscrapers in Boston with Witnthrop, Bulfinch,Garden Garage Tower, 1000 Boylston, Parcel 12, The Seaport Square area, etc.. . Quite a lot of stuff going up in a short period of time.
I think it's a bit unfair to compare the Bay area to any one city. Are we comparing metros or city proper?
In the case of metros, Seattle has Bellevue and Tacoma. And don't forget the U district (in Seattle proper).
I think it's a bit unfair to compare the Bay area to any one city. Are we comparing metros or city proper?
In the case of metros, Seattle has Bellevue and Tacoma. And don't forget the U district (in Seattle proper).
City is pretty synonymous with metro area here. Does Tacoma have any real skylife?
Interesting that out of the West Coast's big 3 cities, Seattle will only have 1 highrise taller than 500' that has residential units.
High rises 500' Already built or under construction that have residential units:
Los Angeles:
677 ft...Oceanwide Plaza I
667 ft...Ritz Carlton Residences
647 ft...Metropolis Tower D
637 ft...820 Olive
600 ft...Century Plaza North(Westside)
600 ft...Century Plaza South(Westside)
530 ft...Oceanwide Plaza II
530 ft...Oceanwide Plaza III
529 ft...Hope + Flower
San Francisco:
910 ft...Oceanwide Center I
802 ft...181 Fremont
645 ft...Millenium Tower
641 ft...One Rincon Hill
625 ft...Oceanwide Center II
575 ft...The Avery
541 ft...The Harrison
510 ft...706 Mission
Seattle:
849 ft...Rainier Square Tower
Right, but Seattle has 15 towers above 400 feet that have residential units with another 10 under construction. But due to zoning and other factors these are all between 400 and 500 feet (aside from the under-construction Rainier Square Tower, as you mentioned). I'm not sure why 500 would be the magic number though - 400+ feet buildings are still highrises by any definition.
Right, but Seattle has 15 towers above 400 feet that have residential units with another 10 under construction. But due to zoning and other factors these are all between 400 and 500 feet (aside from the under-construction Rainier Square Tower, as you mentioned). I'm not sure why 500 would be the magic number though - 400+ feet buildings are still highrises by any definition.
If we bring down the height to 370’+, San Diego also has 15 towers that have residential units with another six or so under construction (and 12 more existing commercial- office/hotel at ~400’+). We have a good number of cranes in the city right now- a few high rises but mostly mid-rises- but definitely not near as many as Seattle. We are also hobbled city-wide by the 500’ FAA height limit by our downtown located airport and so never will have a skyline inhabited by Super Talls. More like a less dense Vancouver.
Still, like Seattle, it is pretty cool to walk around dt SD and see all the construction going on right now, warily eyeing some of the cranes walking under them after the Seattle Google complex mishap.
Currently under construction in the greater Downtown area are residential or mixed highrises around or just under height limits of:
849
484
484
440
440
440
440
440
440
440
330
330
330
330
330
These total far more housing units than parking spaces.
Hoping for several more starts this summer. Hopefully several at 484.
LA is keeping pace. Lots opened this year, but still under construction are listed below. Note that this is just for downtown and doesn't include the high rise areas in other parts of the city that also have construction, like Century City.
Most of what's expected to break ground over the next year or so are hotels but there's lots of residential high rises in the pipeline in the 500-800 foot range. A few may break ground sooner.
Seattle easily. Maybe Austin following but that's really it. A lot of these cities don't make any sense.
Interesting. What's going on in Austin that puts it ahead of SF, LA, and Atlanta? I've never been and don't hear much about it's downtown boom. I went to their city compilation thread and while it looks cool with some nice buildings and a few under construction, it didn't separate itself from half the cities on this list. It looks average to me, but I'm not familiar.
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