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Originally Posted by Dariusb
Another thing I like about Austin is that the majority of their high-rises are located downtown and not spread all over the city.
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Not to start any city-versus-city argument, but a certain large swampy city some 160 miles east-southeast of Austin has, that I can think of off the top of my head, at least 10 high rise apartment or condo buildings existing including two under construction in Downtown. I think all are more than 20 stories. The two under construction are 46 and 42 stories. Three more just outside Downtown in Midtown. I'm sure Dallas also has a number of high rise residential buildings in its downtown. It's very easy to not stay up-to-date with what is going on in other cities.
I'm not saying this to put Austin down, just pointing out that it's hard to notice the new high rises in Houston's downtown when they're surrounded by taller buildings. As for high rises outside of downtown, there is a lot to be said for having a 30th floor view OF downtown out your window.