Why are the skylines of Southern Cities so unrecognizable? (states, living, state)

[atlantaATL]

Originally Posted by Akhenaton06

No, it's because most Americans have little sense of geography, much less skylines.

LOL so true

[afonega1]

Actually I think Atlanta stands out particularly because it is featured in media a lot.Through CNN,Tyler Perry Productions,countless music videos(especially the hip-hop ones).It has several distinctive buildings.
191 Peachtree
The Westin
The 2 really make people recognize instantly .Not on Chicago or NYC level but nonetheless recognizable.

I think most people could recognize Atlanta's before say Boston,Baltimore and maybe Philly

[DailyJournalist]

Originally Posted by afonega1

I think most people could recognize Atlanta's before say Boston,Baltimore and maybe Philly

You must be dreaming

[TANaples]

Unless a city has a very unique landmark, such as Empire State Building, Golden Gate Bridge, Sears Tower, etc., most people would not recognize one city skyline from another.

[afonega1]

Originally Posted by DailyJournalist

You must be dreaming

UHGG.....you again!!LOL

[lammius]

Originally Posted by Akhenaton06

No, it's because most Americans have little sense of geography, much less skylines.

I personally believe that U.S. Americans are unable to do so because many people out there in our country don't have maps.

[KeyserSoze]

Originally Posted by nycricanpapi

It is because southern cities are not as popular as the northern cities.

Then why are southern cities/metros seeing such rapid growth?

[nycricanpapi]

Originally Posted by KeyserSoze

Then why are southern cities/metros seeing such rapid growth?

Here is your answer

Originally Posted by jluke65780

Houston would be a recognizable skyline if it got more publicity. People can't recognize something if there not expose to it constantly like they are to LA and NYC.

[bchris02]

Originally Posted by KeyserSoze

Then why are southern cities/metros seeing such rapid growth?

Only Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, and Charlotte are really experiencing rapid growth. Many "deep south" cities like Jackson, Memphis, and Little Rock are actually declining.

[KeyserSoze]

Originally Posted by nycricanpapi

Here is your answer

I see now. People are moving there because of a lack of publicity. Thank you for your shedding light on the topic.

Anyways. To answer the OP question, I think the usual answers you'd find. Coming of age in a suburban time. Aversion to urbanity/density, etc.