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Originally Posted by cityboi757
While this is true, it's nowhere near as dense as Philadelphia's.
So what if it's not as "dense"? I have trouble understanding why this is so important for some people on CD. And for what it makes up for in a lack of perceived "density", it makes up for in drama:
I like Philadelphia's skyline better; with the historic mid-rise buildings and density, it looks like a section of Manhattan. However, the last pic in Nature's first post is phenomenal...you have to get Atlanta at an odd angle to get me interested in its dispersed skyline.
Yes to me the Atlanta skyline is strange. A row of buildings when seen from a certain angle. Philadelphia is a nice skyline in every directions which kind of gives it a real city feel. Maybe Atlanta needs to build buildings in a different direction instead of in one line? That would change the perception people have.
Yes to me the Atlanta skyline is strange. A row of buildings when seen from a certain angle. Philadelphia is a nice skyline in every directions which kind of gives it a real city feel. Maybe Atlanta needs to build buildings in a different direction instead of in one line? That would change the perception people have.
This is the exact misconception I was referring to one page ago. People see a photo of Atlanta from a certain angle and jump on the "linear skyline" bandwagon. Look into it and get back to us...the skyline is not built in one row, and it involves MANY streets.
If I had a beer for every time I've posted that same information...
I think because the buildings are so tall they overshadow the Low density we have Take a good look at this pic and you can see density from ground level. I a so tired the buildings in one line thing
I think because the buildings are so tall they overshadow the Low density we have Take a good look at this pic and you can see density from ground level. I a so tired the buildings in one line thing
I'm not sure what you're tired about...both pictures you posted proves the claim that Atlanta's skyline is "buildings in one line" (aside from Buckhead).
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