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View Poll Results: What city has the world's best skyline?
Chicago 64 19.51%
Dubai 19 5.79%
Hong Kong 120 36.59%
New York City 107 32.62%
Shanghai 11 3.35%
Tokyo 7 2.13%
Voters: 328. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 03-29-2009, 12:37 PM
 
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What city has the world's best skyline? Why?

Please vote for the city that has the best skyline and not for the city that is your favorite!

This will give everyone an idea of height!

Chicago 177 skyscrapers @ 400ft or above
Dubai 108 skyscrapers @ 400ft or above
HK 554 skyscrapers @ 400ft or above
NYC 371 skyscrapers @ 400ft or above
Shanghai 125 skyscrapers @ 400ft or above
Tokyo 179 skyscrapers @ 400 ft or above
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Old 03-29-2009, 12:52 PM
 
Location: Bellaire...Texas
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I picked Dubai.




NYC comes second for the architecture and the history of NYC's skyline
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Old 03-29-2009, 02:14 PM
 
Location: Mile high city
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I pick Vancouver. Its skyline is much shorter but is still competitive.



http://www.bccrc.ca/images/mb/wcotting_city_big.jpg (broken link)

http://www.timeaccessinc.com/images/vancouver_skyline.jpg (broken link)

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Old 03-29-2009, 02:21 PM
 
Location: St Louis
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I dont even think Dubai should be on this list. I will give HK a slight edge over NYC.
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Old 03-29-2009, 03:19 PM
 
Location: West Town, Chicago
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Chicago. It's not up for debate. (Okay, now start the debate)
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Old 03-29-2009, 03:32 PM
 
Location: Lower East Side, Milwaukee, WI
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I voted for Hong Kong because it easily has the best skyline in the world. The city has the most amazing architecture and natural setting. It has jungles, mountains, and ocean, what more could you ask for? Chicago would have been my 2nd choice. I don't know why so many people think NYC has such a great skyline. The NYC skyline is massive, but not aesthetically pleasing like Hong Kong, Chicago, or Dubai. Quantity does not equal quality, otherwise Tokyo and Shanghai would be dominating this poll.
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Old 03-29-2009, 06:22 PM
 
Location: West Coast
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Tokyo isn't very impressive.
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Old 03-29-2009, 06:23 PM
 
Location: West Coast
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OP, can you post photoes of each skyline?
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Old 03-29-2009, 06:24 PM
 
Location: West Coast
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Quantity does not equal quality, otherwise Tokyo and Shanghai would be dominating this poll.
Can you give photographic examples? I fail to see any really impressive buildings in Tokyo. Dubai would seem to have quality, because those are crazy large and modern designs.
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Old 03-29-2009, 06:27 PM
 
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this is a good website that has good pics and info for many skylines

pics of tokyo can be found on this site

15 Best Skylines in the World
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