Skyline battle 2019-20: uptown Charlotte vs midtown Atlanta (compared, building, beautiful)

[Joe_P]

Downtown Atlanta easily triumphs Uptown. Midtown is about neck and neck, with a slight edge to Uptown.

I wouldn't say easily at this point. In the 90s, easily... now, still Atlanta, but Charlotte has made some significant strides.

[Ric 0_0]

Thought I would post some pictures for Midtown. (Pictures by me)

[Charlotte485]

Charlotte for me:

https://youtu.be/2iR9YqKeMlM

^ 2 minutes in it shows a broader part of the skyline

https://youtu.be/RaK3yzFVvdI

[JMatl]

At this point in time, I have to go with Uptown Charlotte. The recent additions have been dramatic and impressive, I'm proud of Charlotte.

Midtown has been impressive for years, but nothing dramatic as far as height has happened lately. What has happened is that Midtown is awash with new 20-something storey apartment, and increasingly office buildings. The density and pedestrian activity has increased to levels unimaginable in the recent past.

[meep]

Originally Posted by Mutiny77

BOA Corporate Center and Duke Energy Tower.



Midtown may be "secondary" chronologically but it's getting the bulk of new construction and the city's tallest is in Midtown also.

Nooo. Don’t do that, Mutiny. Let’s just let the BOA be a neutral scraper lol.

[meep]

More or midtown:

https://www.pond5.com/stock-footage/...ia-4k-60p.html


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v_g1cNTW3ds

[meep]

Uptown


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KWdi6u-R6fI

[meep]

Originally Posted by JMatl

At this point in time, I have to go with Uptown Charlotte. The recent additions have been dramatic and impressive, I'm proud of Charlotte.

Midtown has been impressive for years, but nothing dramatic as far as height has happened lately. What has happened is that Midtown is awash with new 20-something storey apartment, and increasingly office buildings. The density and pedestrian activity has increased to levels unimaginable in the recent past.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/atlanta...l-condo-office

This 53 story will be changing that soon. I also hope with the rebirth of colony square we get more buildings in that area.

[JMatl]

Originally Posted by meep

https://www.google.com/amp/s/atlanta...l-condo-office

This 53 story will be changing that soon. I also hope with the rebirth of colony square we get more buildings in that area.

Don't hold your breath on this one, I seriously doubt this is ever happening.

[jjbradleynyc]

I like the vibrancy and energy of midtown Atlanta. It edges Uptown Charlotte.

Atlanta feels more dynamic. Uptown Charlotte is beautiful and growing, but feels less vibrant and energetic.

Midtown Atlanta on this one.