ANCHORAGE | Downtown & Midtown Construction

[Mr. Franks]

I am amazed to see how large Anchorage was in the 50s.

[Xeelee]

Originally Posted by JDRCRASH

I can't put my finger on it, but it reminds me of Afghanistan or Tibet.

Ulan Bator.


Looks like Anchorage is getting some cool buildings.

[Xeelee]

Originally Posted by JDRCRASH

Someone who went there recently told me that it's now over 300,000. But according to the Census, it's 282,813.

BTW, just so veterans on this site don't bug you; you could have checked Wikipedia. Sorry if I sound rude, I just don't like seeing NOOBIES getting picked on for innocent mistakes.


Nice:
(from wikipedia)

Stunning...

[CapitalCity]

it's great to see all these projects that are going on in Anchorage

[JMO_0121]

This city has always been something special to me. It seems like a "known" jem that no one talks about. I would love to go to Anchorage, and all these buildings being built only tell us how much better the city will become in the future. IMO, Anchorage has a very good future. Alaska is something out of this world, and no one would even guess that a city like anchorage exist in a land many only think bears exist.

[Urbanguy]

Anchorage Project Updates

Sources: Destination Downtown and Venture Development Group

Town Square Center 2009-2010


Augustine Energy Center 21 stories U/C still? Soon to be Anchorage's tallest.



BTW how's the new Sarah Palin-Ted Stevens-Putin Moose Tower coming along?

[Dale]

Based on the little googling I've done, I can't find any indication that the Augustine Energy Center ever began construction.

I hope that I'm wrong.

[mthq]

^It has not yet began construction.

[whatsthepoint13]

What is the chance that the Augustine Energy Center will actually happen? and what about 605 West Fifth, it's on Emporis???

Anchorage seems like it keeps building more and more and keeps getting better, it's exciting seeing the Alaskan metropolis grow and just looks fantastic, can't wait to see that skyline grow!

[detroit_alive]

Originally Posted by mthq

Anchorage Museum of History & Art Expansion
[STATUS: UNDER CONSTRUCTION]

I've toured the expansion during various stages of completion. All I can say is I hope it comes together in occupancy. It came across as VERY underwhelming.

[kiwi4life]

hey guys im from saskatchewan Canada, is there by any chance someone can post some pics of Anchorage and it's devlopments?. Ive never seen this place and i would like to come visit someday. if u guys could do that, i would appreciate that, thanks!

[Phil McAvity]

Originally Posted by JDRCRASH

Someone who went there recently told me that it's now over 300,000. But according to the Census, it's 282,813.

BTW, just so veterans on this site don't bug you; you could have checked Wikipedia. Sorry if I sound rude, I just don't like seeing NOOBIES getting picked on for innocent mistakes.

Emporis also provides population statistics but they are rarely in sync with Wikipedia so I just take the higher number of the two. In Anchorage's case they are very close though, both pinning the metro population at around 360,000 which surprised me by how much it's grown.

[jcathens]

Great photos!
What is the economy like up there right now? I went back to school 2 years ago, and have been thinking about moving up there when I finish. What is the real cost of living up there? I really think it would be a great place to live.
Thanks

[Denver Bear]

Hello SSP peeps, I will be moving to Anchorage in a few days. Hope it's as good as it seems, esp since I miss Denver.

[CAGeoNerd]

Originally Posted by SnyderBock

I'm sure they haven't thought of that yet, bein' all backwards and stuff - up there and all. Just joking. Seriously, I'm sure they have rigorous earthquake code in Anchorage, Alaska. Plus, those buildings aren't over 15 stories tall, making earthquake engineering much less subtle in appearance.


Anchorage would be one of the best places to live in North America. I would assemble a list something like this:

1.) Denver, Colorado
2.) Vancouver, BA
3.) Portland, OR
4.) Chicago, IL
5.) Seattle, WA
6.) Calgary, AB
7.) Boise, ID
8.) Anchorage, AK
9.) Laramie, WY
10.) Salt Lake City, UT

If you like cold and snow, maybe.

[kiwi4life]

Originally Posted by detroit_alive

I've toured the expansion during various stages of completion. All I can say is I hope it comes together in occupancy. It came across as VERY underwhelming.

hey detroit_alive, anyway you are able to post up to date pictures of Anchorage, construction pictures etc, im really interested in Anchorage, wanna visit one day, i also feel that we need to get more of a discussion on this thread, seen as its been on the same page for almost 2-3 yrs, alright thanks a lot.

[coocoofrog]

Originally Posted by SnyderBock

I'm sure they haven't thought of that yet, bein' all backwards and stuff - up there and all. Just joking. Seriously, I'm sure they have rigorous earthquake code in Anchorage, Alaska. Plus, those buildings aren't over 15 stories tall, making earthquake engineering much less subtle in appearance.


Anchorage would be one of the best places to live in North America. I would assemble a list something like this:

1.) Denver, Colorado
2.) Vancouver, BA
3.) Portland, OR
4.) Chicago, IL
5.) Seattle, WA
6.) Calgary, AB
7.) Boise, ID
8.) Anchorage, AK
9.) Laramie, WY
10.) Salt Lake City, UT

How about Reno,NV?

[kiwi4life]

whats happened to this thread? it seems very dead, surely theres some development going on

[Phil McAvity]

^Unfortunately I can't find any proof that anything is happening in Anchorage right now.

[kiwi4life]

Originally Posted by Phil McAvity

^Unfortunately I can't find any proof that anything is happening in Anchorage right now.

yeah sounds right, bit sad, but whatever, something will come up, or i just need to get my but outta Saskatchewan and drive up there next year