Skyscraper Comparison in US Cities 1.5 - 3 Million Metro Area Population (map, compared)
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San Jose has the most high rise/multi story buildings in its 1st street corridor, more than St. Louis and Detroit. The city's skyline goes all the way to Alviso, the bay, 10 miles north of downtown.
St. Louis is a little different then an Austin or Charlotte type of city. There is clearly more density and a larger urban footprint in St. Louis.
Clayton would easily be in the city proper if it was in Charlotte. Out side of the highrise clusters, there isn't much to indicate a big city. It is just a totally different layout. Anyway, I like big buildings just as well as I do row houses and 8 to 10 story condo buildings. Driving along the i64 in St. Louis gives a much larger vibe than what you would find in Charlotte.
Honestly, I think it is just a matter of time before St. Louis has a high rise boom. With a dwindling number of large buildings left to rehab, I think we will see a major infill boom. It's kind of already starting with projects like One Cardinal Way and 100. I don't think most people outside of St. Louis realize how many mid-rise buildings St. Louis has. St. Louis was a very dense and tightly packed city at it's peak. It has taken nearly two decades of rehabilitation and only now we are seeing a considerable amount of infill development in the urban core. Sadly, right before a potential great depression.
Honestly, I think it is just a matter of time before St. Louis has a high rise boom. With a dwindling number of large buildings left to rehab, I think we will see a major infill boom. It's kind of already starting with projects like One Cardinal Way and 100. I don't think most people outside of St. Louis realize how many mid-rise buildings St. Louis has. St. Louis was a very dense and tightly packed city at it's peak. It has taken nearly two decades of rehabilitation and only now we are seeing a considerable amount of infill development in the urban core. Sadly, right before a potential great depression.
I read somewhere that 2021 was supposed to be a year of a lot of new projects placed on the boards. I hope I am wrong but the convention business is going to really hurt for a while. Many industries are going virtual with their meetings. That will hit the hotel business not only in St. Louis but all over. Hopefully the appeal of St. Louis as a regional getaway may help fill some of the vacant rooms. I also know many are looking to work from home now it is cheaper for businesses, it's better for families I think giving more flexibility. The may reduce the demand for office space. Retail brick and mortar as we know is done.
San Jose has the most high rise/multi story buildings in its 1st street corridor, more than St. Louis and Detroit. The city's skyline goes all the way to Alviso, the bay, 10 miles north of downtown.
That is interesting. There are a number of cities with more multi story buildings than St. Louis. I think it boils down to demand. If a city is stagnant or has underlying systemic issues, it can really have a negative impact on the city's growth.
That is interesting. There are a number of cities with more multi story buildings than St. Louis. I think it boils down to demand. If a city is stagnant or has underlying systemic issues, it can really have a negative impact on the city's growth.
Yawn. St. Louis has more urban flavor than 90% of the “hip” up and comers we keep hearing about. When the building boom comes to a screeching halt, which it will everywhere, cities like St. Louis will have an advantage because their built environment isn’t dependent on all new construction.
Yawn. St. Louis has more urban flavor than 90% of the “hip” up and comers we keep hearing about. When the building boom comes to a screeching halt, which it will everywhere, cities like St. Louis will have an advantage because their built environment isn’t dependent on all new construction.
Nobody moves to Austin or Nashville for "built environment ". I'm not sure I've even heard the term outside of city-data.
San Jose has the most high rise/multi story buildings in its 1st street corridor, more than St. Louis and Detroit. The city's skyline goes all the way to Alviso, the bay, 10 miles north of downtown.
That is interesting. There are a number of cities with more multi story buildings than St. Louis. I think it boils down to demand. If a city is stagnant or has underlying systemic issues, it can really have a negative impact on the city's growth.
You obviously know nothing about St Louis.
There has been a lot of money put into the central corridor that you probably would never see based upon what I've read about your posts of St. Louis. You are really missing out on a great city.
Nobody moves to Austin or Nashville for "built environment ". I'm not sure I've even heard the term outside of city-data.
I agree. Both cities are rising up. Austin already looks larger than some cities much larger. The tech jobs and cool environment are attractive to young people. Nashville has the most office construction going on of the largest metro areas.
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