Future Skylines?

[Dariusb]

After skyscrapers either proposed or under construction are completed how will they affect your city's skyline/skylines?

[James Bond Agent 007]

They will make the skyline bigger.

[TallestPeePee]

Eventually cities will begin to look like the city scape of coruscant from StarWars.

We see some of this development already taking place in Dubai.

Cool stuff dude.

[the urban politician]

Originally Posted by James Bond Agent 007

They will make the skyline bigger.

[llamaorama]

For smaller cities, a larger building or two can be a big deal. I guess a lot of forumers being dismissive about the psychological impact of a major new tower come from places where there is a constant stream of new midrises happening. Yes, ground level densification matters. But in a smaller city, a new local landmark is a huge moral boost and from an architectural perspective it's going to be the trend setter deciding how adjacent buildings that "fit in with existing character" will look. To be honest, I rarely read the city compilation threads for places like Seattle, its just more of the same.

This site was more entertaining what is now going on to be several years ago, when there would be a thread for smaller metros getting something relatively major built. However these days it seems a lot of new projects are only happening in a few hot locations so naturally that's how it is.

Then again a few cities will look rather different in the future. Nashville's skyline is going to be a lot more dramatic.

And on the other end of the spectrum, its neat how much many sunbelt cities have filled out. Take Dallas for example. Most of it's big skyscrapers that define the "postcard" look of its downtown are 30 years old or more. But there's a ton of new 15-30 story buildings surrounding them now that didn't exist a decade ago, and that has a transformative effect on how the area feels.

[kcexpress69]

Here in Kansas City, most everything going up is mostly infill. If we can ever get a convention center hotel to accommodate Bartle Hall, it would be a significant change, especially if it's got 1000-1500 rooms

[chris08876]

The nicest part of new development is the impact that they have on street life. You can have all the skyscrapers in the world, but if the streets are dead and not lively, then it sucks.

Developments which are meant for living, as opposed to investment opportunities are the best. Super Luxury towers are nice, but if they sit empty most of the year, thats not contributing towards the street life.

[BrandonJXN]

Los Angeles in roughly 2020.

http://cdn.cstatic.net/images/gridfs...dKTown2015.jpg

[MolsonExport]

Originally Posted by James Bond Agent 007

They will make the skyline bigger.

Just what I was thinking.

[Beedok]

Most of Canada's skylines should look very different in about 10 years I think. I worry some might get too cramped though. Buildings need space for air and light.

[Steely Dan]

Originally Posted by llamaorama

For smaller cities, a larger building or two can be a big deal........ This site was more entertaining what is now going on to be several years ago, when there would be a thread for smaller metros getting something relatively major built. However these days it seems a lot of new projects are only happening in a few hot locations so naturally that's how it is.

speaking from a midwest perspective, there are several exciting skyscraper projects in the works for cities in this region (and i'm not talking about the "hot location" of chicago which is always building a ton of stuff). and they all have dedicated threads here at SSP. all of these projects below are/will be major skyline changers for each of these cities, if built.






Cincinnati - Queen City Square - 665 ft. - completed 2011 (new tallest for cincy)


source: me







Milwaukee - Northwest Mutual Tower - 550 ft. - under construction (new 2nd tallest for milwaukee)

thread link: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...ight=milwaukee


source: http://media.bizj.us/view/img/107946...lrendering.jpg







Milwaukee - The Couture - 507 ft. - proposed (would be a new 4th tallest for milwaukee)

thread link: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...ight=milwaukee


source: http://biztimes.com/article/20140903...RS06/140909953







Minneapolis - Nicolet Block - 900 ft. - proposal for an RFP (would be a new tallest for minneapolis)

thread link: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...=214740&page=2


source: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...=214740&page=2







Cleveland - nuCLEus - 657 ft. - proposed (would be a new 4th tallest for cleveland)

thread link: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=214134


source: http://www.cleveland.com/business/in...l#incart_river

[MolsonExport]

That Cleveland rendering looks cool and ambitious.

[Austinlee]

NYC has something like 15 towers under construction over 1,000 ft tall. It's ridiculous. It's already by far the best US skyline and it's about to get way taller.

[DZH22]

Boston is currently buildings its tallest building in 40 years (3rd tallest in the city) at 685', with an even taller building currently in prep phase. (700'+, likely still 3rd tallest) It is expected to potentially double its number of 600'+ towers (currently 5 completed) within the next 5-6 years. There is also a lot of continuing infill going on. It will look like the current version took some steroids, and should start to get the credit it deserves.

Here's the 685' U/C tower as of yesterday (1/11/15):

[chris08876]

Jersey City is experiencing many new developments. Lets not forget about good old JC! Many of which will transform the skyline.

[BrandonJXN]

Stunning. Build it EXACTLY like this.

[chris08876]

Posted this over in the closed, duplicate thread:
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Closest mega city near me (50 miles away!)

* Shows the supertalls, and very large towers.
* Far too many (400 plus high rises in various stages) ; Mostly in Brooklyn, and Queens.
* Continues to grow (the list) every day!

Will it impact the skyline?

..... Yes!

Will it impact the Brooklyn/Queens skyline (s). Yes!


Credit: Xoltage ; http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpo...postcount=5386

These are some of the changes expected if everything goes to plan. There will be a dramatic change in the LIC skyline, and in DoBro. Places along the Bronx waterfront will see some big changes. Also, Flushing Queens. In essence, there is the creation of mini skylines. Jersey City too is experiencing some tall developments which will shape it for the better.

There is also the possibility of Newark, which may see some developments that could really alter it. If anything, maybe even a new tallest.


Miami will also see many changes:



http://investinmiami.com/wp-content/...0-brickell.jpg

http://miamirealestatenewsblog.com/m...l-super-talls/

http://www.thenextmiami.com/index.ph...ook-like-2020/

[hunser]

Originally Posted by Austinlee

NYC has something like 15 towers under construction over 1,000 ft tall. It's ridiculous. It's already by far the best US skyline and it's about to get way taller.

New York supertalls:
- completed: 6
- topped out: 1
- under construction: 3
- to begin construction this year / in preparation: 7
- proposed: >15
_____________
Total: >32

[chris08876]

Yea if all of those proposals become a reality, if NYC where a country, it would have more supertalls than any other country, except China.

What will add to this count is also HY phase 2. Also, once the Midtown Rezoning occurs in full force.

The city is bound to get more as the years go by. There is barely any buildable land on Manhattan. Even Brooklyn may see one go up.

[munchymunch]

Originally Posted by BrandonJXN

Stunning. Build it EXACTLY like this.

A whole lot of rumors flying around about possible other 400 foot + high-rises, in Minneapolis.