Best Western Skyline? - Page 3

***desertpunk*** · March 12th, 2011, 03:04 AM

Salt Lake is rocking!

s.p.hansen · March 12th, 2011, 07:36 AM

Ya, we in SLC are pretty excited about it.

PD · March 23rd, 2011, 09:32 AM

From an outsiders perspective:

1. Seattle
2. San Francisco
3. Honolulu
3. Los Angeles
4. San Diego
5. Portland

Lordpenguinton · March 23rd, 2011, 11:51 AM

Salt Lake is rocking in . . . . . . what? Itself? They finally have 3 or 4 buildings approaching the vaunted 400' threshold? The mountains look great though

isaidso · March 23rd, 2011, 12:07 PM

Tough call between Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, but went with Seattle.

Lordpenguinton · March 23rd, 2011, 12:14 PM

If only mountains weren't part of people's equations, skylines should be about buildings not mountains. San Francisco and dare I say it Los Angeles have the best man made skylines by far. If someone wants to throw in Seattle or Denver or Calgary because of a Norman Foster building so be it, but San Fran and LA definitely have the best skyline based on classical looks and San Fran based on people living with their skyline. I know Vancouver has like a gazillion people living in downtown, but their skyline looks like shite, seriously, " were the most densest city in North America" yet our skyline, save the mountains in the background, looks like crap. One 600' ish hotel doesn't a skyline make.

bennyboo · March 23rd, 2011, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordpenguinton

If only mountains weren't part of people's equations, skylines should be about buildings not mountains. San Francisco and dare I say it Los Angeles have the best man made skylines by far. If someone wants to throw in Seattle or Denver or Calgary because of a Norman Foster building so be it, but San Fran and LA definitely have the best skyline based on classical looks and San Fran based on people living with their skyline. I know Vancouver has like a gazillion people living in downtown, but their skyline looks like shite, seriously, " were the most densest city in North America" yet our skyline, save the mountains in the background, looks like crap. One 600' ish hotel doesn't a skyline make.

i feel like San Fransisco is almost the same situation as Vancouver honestly. both are for the most part short cities that are very dense.

also i dont see why we cant add nature surrounding the city. they're both in the view of most photos and always make it look better. which is one reason why i chose seattle.

s.p.hansen · March 24th, 2011, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lordpenguinton

Salt Lake is rocking in . . . . . . what? Itself? They finally have 3 or 4 buildings approaching the vaunted 400' threshold? The mountains look great though

Oh come on now. You live in San Francisco. You have no reason to be insecure and picking on little ole Salt Lake City.

Like San Fransisco and Seattle, Salt Lake City has done a good job of cleaning up its grime, helping the homeless numbers drop and making the city more walkable and vibrant. We are taking care of the city core that was given to us from the Pre World War II era and expanding it. I make no pretense of Salt Lake City having a formidable skyline, I am just showing what the city is doing with what it has and trying to help put its best foot forward on this thread. I'm very proud of what Salt Lake City has done and what it is doing to improve.

Mike_UT · March 25th, 2011, 01:44 AM

1 SAN FRANCISCO
2 SEATTLE
3 DENVER

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4 VEGAS
5 LOS ANGELES
6 HONOLULU
7 SAN DIEGO
8 PHOENIX
9 SALT LAKE CITY
10 PORTLAND

Lordpenguinton · March 28th, 2011, 10:37 AM

Not really picking on Salt Lake City, I'm from a town near Orlando that has more horses than people (or near enough) and I think Orlando has a decent skyline, but I would never think that it was one of the best in the south, not that your city doesn't have some cool buildings and great pieces of architecture. As far as nature being part of a skyline though, last time I checked skyscrapers were built by us and not by nature. If nature is to be a defining charateristic than Vancouver with no buildings, or Capetown, or Rio de Janeiro, again with no buildings, would be the greatest skylines. And as far as being short I think SF has more buildings over 600' than Seattle? Maybe, I might be wrong.

hadrett32 · March 28th, 2011, 11:02 AM

Of course Anchorage

Just Joking, in my opinion it's San Francisco!

Disturbing Reality · March 28th, 2011, 11:15 AM

San Francisco
Seattle
Honolulu
Los Angeles

***desertpunk*** · May 2nd, 2011, 08:58 PM

Portland

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Portland Convention Center by jbtuohy, on Flickr

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Waterfront Park by jbtuohy, on Flickr

diablo234 · May 3rd, 2011, 09:11 AM

Denver:

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***soup or man*** · May 5th, 2011, 09:00 PM

Only 3 West Coast cities (LA, San Francisco, and Seattle) have truly impressive skylines. Los Angeles's skyline is iconic yes but more importantly than that, befitting it's name, at certain points during the day, LA turns almost heavenly. Sure it's dirty and smelly but there is so many beautiful things about this city and it's skyline. I know people are ignorant and say things like 'LA is a fake city' or some other bullshit but LA is truly an amazing place with a truly amazing skyline. Plus we have a supertall in the works.

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JoshuaSantos · May 6th, 2011, 05:19 PM

Which supertall does LA have in the works?

ElDudarinodotcom · May 7th, 2011, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoshuaSantos

Which supertall does LA have in the works?

Wilshire Grand

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=862008

My vote still goes to SF

anak_mm · May 7th, 2011, 01:46 AM

1 Los Angeles.. & the only one with a Supertall?
2 San Francisco/Seattle
4 San Diego
5 Denver
6 Las Vegas
7 Honolulu
8 Portland
9 Phoenix
10 Sacramento/Long beach

should LBC be on the list?

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Long Beach Skyline by christophermayerphoto.com, on Flickr

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Vincent Thomas Bridge at Night (Long Beach, CA) by Robin Black Photography, on Flickr

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***desertpunk*** · May 7th, 2011, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anak_mm

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should LBC be on the list?

Yep, and so should Reno.

Truth is that setting up a poll on VBulletin with more than 10 or 15 options can be a real pain given the rude 5 min. allowance before it posts. Several other cities would be fun to discuss ( including Albuquerque and Tuscon

) but just have relatively weak skylines.

Whudduyagonnado?

***desertpunk*** · May 7th, 2011, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anak_mm

...
should LBC be on the list?

Yep, and so should Reno.

Truth is that setting up a poll on VBulletin with more than 10 or 15 options can be a real pain given the rude 5 min. allowance before it posts. Several other cities would be fun to discuss ( including Albuquerque and Tuscon

) but just have relatively weak skylines.

Whudduyagonnado?

View Poll Results: Best Western Skyline?
Honolulu	10	3.21%
Anchorage	8	2.56%
Seattle	119	38.14%
Tacoma	0	0%
Portland	3	0.96%
Sacramento	1	0.32%
San Francisco	87	27.88%
Oakland	0	0%
San Jose	1	0.32%
Los Angeles	41	13.14%
San Diego	8	2.56%
Las Vegas	8	2.56%
Phoenix	6	1.92%
Salt Lake City	4	1.28%
Denver	16	5.13%
Voters: 312. You may not vote on this poll

March 12th, 2011, 03:04 AM	#41
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March 23rd, 2011, 09:32 AM	#43
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March 23rd, 2011, 12:07 PM	#45
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March 25th, 2011, 01:44 AM	#49
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March 12th, 2011, 07:36 AM	#42
s.p.hansen (>O_o)> Infrastructure Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 107 Likes (Received): 5	Ya, we in SLC are pretty excited about it.

March 23rd, 2011, 11:51 AM	#44
Lordpenguinton penguins: mmm tasty Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 128 Likes (Received): 0	Salt Lake is rocking in . . . . . . what? Itself? They finally have 3 or 4 buildings approaching the vaunted 400' threshold? The mountains look great though

March 23rd, 2011, 12:14 PM	#46
Lordpenguinton penguins: mmm tasty Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 128 Likes (Received): 0	If only mountains weren't part of people's equations, skylines should be about buildings not mountains. San Francisco and dare I say it Los Angeles have the best man made skylines by far. If someone wants to throw in Seattle or Denver or Calgary because of a Norman Foster building so be it, but San Fran and LA definitely have the best skyline based on classical looks and San Fran based on people living with their skyline. I know Vancouver has like a gazillion people living in downtown, but their skyline looks like shite, seriously, " were the most densest city in North America" yet our skyline, save the mountains in the background, looks like crap. One 600' ish hotel doesn't a skyline make.

March 28th, 2011, 10:37 AM	#50
Lordpenguinton penguins: mmm tasty Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 128 Likes (Received): 0	Not really picking on Salt Lake City, I'm from a town near Orlando that has more horses than people (or near enough) and I think Orlando has a decent skyline, but I would never think that it was one of the best in the south, not that your city doesn't have some cool buildings and great pieces of architecture. As far as nature being part of a skyline though, last time I checked skyscrapers were built by us and not by nature. If nature is to be a defining charateristic than Vancouver with no buildings, or Capetown, or Rio de Janeiro, again with no buildings, would be the greatest skylines. And as far as being short I think SF has more buildings over 600' than Seattle? Maybe, I might be wrong.

March 28th, 2011, 11:02 AM	#51
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May 7th, 2011, 01:46 AM	#58
anak_mm ᜀᜈᜃ᜔ ᜋ,ᜋ, Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,660 Likes (Received): 5	1 Los Angeles.. & the only one with a Supertall? 2 San Francisco/Seattle 4 San Diego 5 Denver 6 Las Vegas 7 Honolulu 8 Portland 9 Phoenix 10 Sacramento/Long beach should LBC be on the list? www.steveneal.org image hosted on flickr Long Beach Skyline by christophermayerphoto.com, on Flickr image hosted on flickr Vincent Thomas Bridge at Night (Long Beach, CA) by Robin Black Photography, on Flickr wikipedia.org Last edited by anak_mm; May 7th, 2011 at 02:02 AM.

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