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That's an awesome shot. I need to remember to come back and rep this post when I can.
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The down skyline is pretty compressed especially for a Texas city.
For your sanity I would recommend avoiding any of GF's posts regarding Texas cities not named Austin.
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I think Houston is still doing fine though since it did outpace the US as a whole when it comes to covid job recovery. And Houston has still built more skyscrapers than Dallas (and Austin too) despite Dallas’ healthier economy. Houston has more of a will to build regardless of economic status.
Yeah, I give the same advice for the post you are replying in this one too. Not sure what her problem with Houston is. But you are right. Houston has kept pace with Austin and outpaced every other Texas city in throwing up towers.
Dallas is kicking Houston's behind on tower conversions though. They should definitely convert the old continental building after Chevron is out.
Would be interesting to rent a spot in the Esperson when it is done. It is supposed to be haunted by Mellie herself.
I think the "issue" with Houston's skyline is that the city is so freaking big that its downtown does appear to be tiny in comparison. Last time I flew in, it looked like an immense mass of developments with a tiny blotch of highrises in the middle. The contrast is what might make it seem small-ish to some, even though it isn't small by any means, and does have some other areas where the skyline extends beyond Downtown.
Did someone say Houston had a small skyline?? It's huge. Downtown is very comparable to Downtown LA IMO. Uptown Houston definitely beats Century City. Then you have all the buildings in the River Oaks/Greenway area, Energy Corridor, Medical Center, Memorial City, Beltway 8 + Westheimer and then there's stuff up in The Woodlands and Greenspoint.
Did someone say Houston had a small skyline?? It's huge. Downtown is very comparable to Downtown LA IMO. Uptown Houston definitely beats Century City. Then you have all the buildings in the River Oaks/Greenway area, Energy Corridor, Medical Center, Memorial City, Beltway 8 + Westheimer and then there's stuff up in The Woodlands and Greenspoint.
But Buckhead has the better skyline and taller buildings. That is north Buckhead pictured and doesn't include the buildings in South Buckhead where Elton John lives.
Did someone say Houston had a small skyline?? It's huge. Downtown is very comparable to Downtown LA IMO. Uptown Houston definitely beats Century City. Then you have all the buildings in the River Oaks/Greenway area, Energy Corridor, Medical Center, Memorial City, Beltway 8 + Westheimer and then there's stuff up in The Woodlands and Greenspoint.
I love the "nodal" aspect of Houston's skylines. You've got a cluster of different "downtowns" but they are well organized and very scenic. Seeing all the different pieces put together is impressive for sure.
But Buckhead has the better skyline and taller buildings. That is north Buckhead pictured and doesn't include the buildings in South Buckhead where Elton John lives.
You’ve been to both? I have and I think Bellevue has a better skyline than Buckhead. I like both, but Bellevue is better in basically every way.
You’ve been to both? I have and I think Bellevue has a better skyline than Buckhead. I like both, but Bellevue is better in basically every way.
Buckhead has a more impressive skyline. Bellevue feels smaller, but it's core feels more urban in design.
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