Buckhead-Atlanta's "Twin" City - Page 4

WeimieLvr · October 22nd, 2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by desertpunk

Overall high rise numbers, I suppose. Density is quite another matter. But it seems DT Atlanta is quiet compared to Buckhead. Even the clusters in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody appear to be stuck in the early '90s.

Downtown Atlanta has been quiet lately compared to Buckhead as far as new/highrise construction...although the whole city is rather quiet at the moment.

The only construction I can think of currently happening Downtown is where the Georgia Aquarium is building a new dolphin exhibit. But Downtown is still a good bit larger and more pedestrian friendly than Buckhead.

WeimieLvr · October 22nd, 2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Velvetj

Exactly how far is Midtown from Downtown Atlanta? I ask because I personally have always considered Midtown to be a part of downtown Atlanta, yet most people consider them to be two seperate skylines. I certainly understand how someone could view them seperately but just by sheer distance, at least in pictures, it is the same place to me.

IMO, what I consider Midtown Houston doesn't have a significant skyline at all as of yet. The Museum District/Medical Center does, so in comparison I suppose that would be the best thing to compare to Midtown Atlanta (in actual size). I think it's unfair to try to compare Midtown Atlanta to Midtown Houston.

*note* To those that are familar with Houston and have been to Atlanta recently, would you consider the distance between Downtown Atlanta and Midtown Atlanta the same distance between Uptown Houston and Greenway Plaza?

Anyway, Those shots of Buckhead are crazy. I actually am more of a fan of Buckhead's skyline than actual downtown Atlanta. I love all of the modern architecture Buckhead has.

There is really no distance between Downtown and Midtown Atlanta. The two districts border each other, as many urban districts do. North Avenue is the dividing line, and the area north of there is Midtown while south of there is Downtown. The skylines are definitely growing together, but they are still two separate districts - no matter how they appear.

krazeeboi · October 23rd, 2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Louis32

Hey Everybody, I'm new to the forum. I was looking at the pics of Buckhead Atlanta and wanted to say they are amazing. I'm from NC and believe that Buckhead could rival Charlotte uptown. I'm not knocking Charlotte or anything, but Buckhead looks like it's catching up.

Uptown Charlotte is more comparable to midtown or downtown Atlanta than Buckhead, IMO (although downtown Atlanta is certainly more developed than uptown Charlotte).

WeimieLvr · October 23rd, 2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by krazeeboi

Uptown Charlotte is more comparable to midtown or downtown Atlanta than Buckhead, IMO (although downtown Atlanta is certainly more developed than uptown Charlotte).

Agreed...the Midtown skyline being newer-looking than Downtown, IMO it more resembles Uptown Charlotte.

MiamiMan305 · November 7th, 2009, 12:59 AM

My guess is that the Sandy Springs/Permiter skyline is gonna be awesome

miami305 · November 19th, 2009, 07:31 PM

Atlanta looks nice and sharp....it has been a long time since I've been there....congrats.

newyorkrunaway1 · November 23rd, 2009, 12:30 PM

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pimpsquad27 · November 23rd, 2009, 04:03 PM

SouthmoreAvenue · November 23rd, 2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pimpsquad27

I dont like this building. I remember some atlantean told me it's name, but i forgot. As i was saying, Buckhead is so modern, so this building looks out of place, and since its one of Buckhead's tallest, it sticks out so much more. This belongs in Midtown.

But, hey, it at least provides for some variety, and who would want a skyline thats all glass?

Buckhead is looking good, but is it stabilizing as far as construction projects?

ATLfan · November 23rd, 2009, 09:59 PM

stunning. it's my dream to live in ATL one day.

***soup or man*** · January 12th, 2010, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthmoreAvenue

I dont like this building. I remember some atlantean told me it's name, but i forgot. As i was saying, Buckhead is so modern, so this building looks out of place, and since its one of Buckhead's tallest, it sticks out so much more. This belongs in Midtown.

But, hey, it at least provides for some variety, and who would want a skyline thats all glass?

Buckhead is looking good, but is it stabilizing as far as construction projects?

That building is called The Mansion of Peachtree. I don't like it either.

Ray · January 12th, 2010, 10:22 AM

pffft, I like it.

spencer114 · January 12th, 2010, 05:02 PM

Downtown is nice enough but living in a place like this is more akin to a nightmare than a dream.

540_804 · January 12th, 2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray

pffft, I like it.

As do I.
Apparently its going to be foreclosed upon, though.

krazeeboi · January 12th, 2010, 11:02 PM

I like the body of the building, but that cheap crown is horrible.

diskojoe · January 14th, 2010, 02:41 AM

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RaiderATO · January 14th, 2010, 11:10 AM

Buckhead has two of my least favorite ATL buildings.

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pimpsquad27 · January 17th, 2010, 06:23 PM

More photos!

FLAWDA-FELLA · January 18th, 2010, 02:58 PM

That last pic is marvelous. I hate to say this, but Buckhead's skyline looks better than Jacksonville's.

Infoman · January 19th, 2010, 01:15 AM

Damn those pictures are beautiful! I love the way ATL has 3 major skylines, and I don't know how many suburban skylines it has!

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