Asheville - USA - Page 3

weill · October 13th, 2005, 04:30 AM

I love ASHEVILLE!

Raleigh-NC · October 13th, 2005, 04:26 PM

It is VERY hard not to love Asheville. It is a beautiful city, with a very nice skyline and an amazing downtown that set the standards high for any NC city. Here is a link to my Asheville photos: http://www.pbase.com/raleighmsa/asheville&page=all.

El_Greco · October 14th, 2005, 01:29 AM

8/10

hauntedheadnc · February 25th, 2006, 11:59 PM

Wow... has it really been this long since anyone's looked at this thread?

Jules · February 26th, 2006, 12:52 AM

It's tallest is beautiful. 7/10

Liwwadden · February 26th, 2006, 12:54 AM

[QUOTE=JRQ]I love this city!!!! BEST Skyline in the World for its size!!

City Population-69,000[QUOTE]

It's an ok place, but not that special, I've seen places with a smaller population, with a better skyline. But i'm not saying the skyline is bad for it's size. Ow btw, 6.5/10

forvine · March 31st, 2006, 04:11 AM

6.5/10

Virgil · April 2nd, 2006, 10:29 AM

I love North Carolina in general, but this is one of the best small cities in the country. Just a treasure trove of nice old buildings.

***Sinjin P.*** · April 15th, 2006, 05:50 AM

6/10 Descent

UrbanMyth · April 25th, 2006, 03:18 AM

I just visited North Carolina for the first time. Asheville was incredible - a remarkable city by any standard.

Oaronuviss · April 25th, 2006, 03:19 AM

WOW, that's a very interesting looking city for the States. I like it!
I give it an 8.5
That one tallest older white one is spectacular.

UrbanMyth · April 25th, 2006, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oaronuviss

WOW, that's a very interesting looking city for the States. I like it!
I give it an 8.5
That one tallest older white one is spectacular.

You should see the city in person. Remarkable. I hate to admit it, but the grounds and setting, especially, of the Biltmore Estate are incredible.

diz · May 10th, 2006, 06:07 AM

cool

7/10

LMCA1990 · May 10th, 2006, 06:31 AM

9/10- very well-developed and nice skyline and density for it's small pop.

Pruim · October 1st, 2006, 08:59 PM

For it's size it's ok but I've seen much more impressive 'skylines' of cities this size 4.5

Jack_White455 · October 2nd, 2006, 09:45 AM

8, It looks pretty cool.

Dreamlıneя · October 5th, 2006, 02:13 AM

6/10

hauntedheadnc · October 6th, 2006, 04:19 AM

I'm certainly not arguing against anyone's rating, but some things to consider when considering Asheville are that for one, it's not as much the quantity but the quality of the midrise buildings. All but one of the taller buildings downtown are historic, and very high-quality historic at that. These buildings were built by the starchitects of their time, and their styles were imported from New York, Chicago, and Paris.

Another thing to think about is that the city's terrain camouflages the buildings. Asheville is located in a mountainous region, and downtown is very hilly. Some taller buildings sit in a bowl that disguises their height. Other shorter buildings sit on hilltops, which makes them look much taller than they are. If the city sat on flat land, it would probably have quite an impressive skyline. However, as people today are very much against growth here, the terrain plays to our advantage. One 20-story building is being built now that will not make any impact at all on the skyline because of its location at the foot of a steep hill -- that's one of the reasons it got approved, because it won't disturb what's already here.

Anyway, like I said... just a couple of things to think about. Thanks everyone for voting.

SactoSpam · November 9th, 2006, 08:59 AM

3.5/10

blessarom · January 11th, 2007, 05:01 AM

This is one of my favorites cities in NC. I'm coming back soon. Nice pictures can be taken on late Spring and Fall. The colors of the vegetation are amazing. Small city but beautiful for spending time in family.
9/10

I found this picture on the internet.

View Poll Results: How would you rate this small city witha an awesome skyline filled with 1920 jewels??
10 or above	19	13.29%
9.5	13	9.09%
9	5	3.50%
8.5	5	3.50%
8	14	9.79%
7.5	9	6.29%
7	19	13.29%
6.5	8	5.59%
6	8	5.59%
5.5	2	1.40%
5	12	8.39%
4.5	2	1.40%
4	5	3.50%
3.5	7	4.90%
3 or below	15	10.49%
Voters: 143. You may not vote on this poll

October 13th, 2005, 04:26 PM	#42
Raleigh-NC Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 6,349 Likes (Received): 0	It is VERY hard not to love Asheville. It is a beautiful city, with a very nice skyline and an amazing downtown that set the standards high for any NC city. Here is a link to my Asheville photos: http://www.pbase.com/raleighmsa/asheville&page=all. __________________ Raleigh MSA Raleigh MSA Images Visit this thread on my hometown (Kalamata, Greece) and this one, too. The right decision

October 14th, 2005, 01:29 AM	#43
El_Greco I Like Palm Trees Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 16,758 Likes (Received): 272	8/10 __________________ My Photos : Lisbon\|Madrid\|Rome\|Naples\|London\|Rotterdam\|Fes

February 25th, 2006, 11:59 PM	#44
hauntedheadnc ...wolf in cheap clothing Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 675 Likes (Received): 0	Wow... has it really been this long since anyone's looked at this thread? __________________ Bring me the head of Strawberry Shortcake!!

February 26th, 2006, 12:54 AM	#46
Liwwadden Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Groningen Posts: 3,206 Likes (Received): 4	[QUOTE=JRQ]I love this city!!!! BEST Skyline in the World for its size!! City Population-69,000[QUOTE] It's an ok place, but not that special, I've seen places with a smaller population, with a better skyline. But i'm not saying the skyline is bad for it's size. Ow btw, 6.5/10 __________________ Flickr

October 13th, 2005, 04:30 AM	#41
weill North Roanoke Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Roanoke/Martinsville Posts: 1,462 Likes (Received): 0	I love ASHEVILLE!

February 26th, 2006, 12:52 AM	#45
Jules Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,564 Likes (Received): 1	It's tallest is beautiful. 7/10

March 31st, 2006, 04:11 AM	#47
forvine Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,499 Likes (Received): 0	6.5/10

April 2nd, 2006, 10:29 AM	#48
Virgil Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2 Likes (Received): 0	I love North Carolina in general, but this is one of the best small cities in the country. Just a treasure trove of nice old buildings.

April 15th, 2006, 05:50 AM	#49
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April 25th, 2006, 03:18 AM	#50
UrbanMyth Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hartford and Mecklenburg, Virginia Posts: 302 Likes (Received): 3	I just visited North Carolina for the first time. Asheville was incredible - a remarkable city by any standard.

April 25th, 2006, 03:19 AM	#51
Oaronuviss The Mighty. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Windsor Canada (the biggest one) Posts: 2,618 Likes (Received): 217	WOW, that's a very interesting looking city for the States. I like it! I give it an 8.5 That one tallest older white one is spectacular. __________________ I'm timeless like a broken watch, and make money like Fred Astaire...

May 10th, 2006, 06:07 AM	#53
diz Unregistered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Rip City Posts: 10,477 Likes (Received): 39	cool 7/10 __________________ diz's Gallery \| one photo per whenever \| my Portland \| more Portland other cities: Calgary latest travel blog post: 3.13.2013 \| When I root, I root for the Timbers!

May 10th, 2006, 06:31 AM	#54
LMCA1990 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ferrol, Spain Posts: 14,999 Likes (Received): 119	9/10- very well-developed and nice skyline and density for it's small pop.

October 1st, 2006, 08:59 PM	#55
Pruim shnnbp Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,563 Likes (Received): 0	For it's size it's ok but I've seen much more impressive 'skylines' of cities this size 4.5 __________________ The ability to post on this Forum does not make you intelligent

October 2nd, 2006, 09:45 AM	#56
Jack_White455 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Joplin, MO MSA Posts: 333 Likes (Received): 0	8, It looks pretty cool.

October 5th, 2006, 02:13 AM	#57
Dreamlıneя Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maracaibo \| Caracas Posts: 5,601 Likes (Received): 1	6/10

October 6th, 2006, 04:19 AM	#58
hauntedheadnc ...wolf in cheap clothing Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 675 Likes (Received): 0	I'm certainly not arguing against anyone's rating, but some things to consider when considering Asheville are that for one, it's not as much the quantity but the quality of the midrise buildings. All but one of the taller buildings downtown are historic, and very high-quality historic at that. These buildings were built by the starchitects of their time, and their styles were imported from New York, Chicago, and Paris. Another thing to think about is that the city's terrain camouflages the buildings. Asheville is located in a mountainous region, and downtown is very hilly. Some taller buildings sit in a bowl that disguises their height. Other shorter buildings sit on hilltops, which makes them look much taller than they are. If the city sat on flat land, it would probably have quite an impressive skyline. However, as people today are very much against growth here, the terrain plays to our advantage. One 20-story building is being built now that will not make any impact at all on the skyline because of its location at the foot of a steep hill -- that's one of the reasons it got approved, because it won't disturb what's already here. Anyway, like I said... just a couple of things to think about. Thanks everyone for voting. __________________ Bring me the head of Strawberry Shortcake!!

November 9th, 2006, 08:59 AM	#59
SactoSpam Just do it. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sacramento Posts: 690 Likes (Received): 0	3.5/10 __________________ My newly updated photo gallery

January 11th, 2007, 05:01 AM	#60
blessarom Colombia South America Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Raleigh NC-Bogotá Posts: 171 Likes (Received): 0	This is one of my favorites cities in NC. I'm coming back soon. Nice pictures can be taken on late Spring and Fall. The colors of the vegetation are amazing. Small city but beautiful for spending time in family. 9/10 I found this picture on the internet. __________________ He was in the world, and the world was made by Him, and the world knew Him not. John 1-10 En el mundo estaba, y el mundo por El fue hecho; pero el mundo no le conoció. Juan 1-10 GodTube Video Una historia de amor A love story

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