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Originally Posted by Architecture Buff
So true about the ugly Pioneer Crossing development.
Boise has not got a building in the 30 to 40 story range, because of money, population and ( even though growing fast )the workforce and people willing to pay the prices of condos and fill a tall building . So it will take years to get the big projects with a super high rise.
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I've always looked at cities around the country that are of similar size as Boise, and compare their skylines. Some, such as Madison, have height restrictions or have gone/are going through tough economic times or population declines.
Yet, here are three cities of comparable size who have much more impressive height than Boise:
Des Moines, Iowa
City: 215,472
Metro: 634,725
Three tallest buildings:
1 – 801 Grand, 45 floors, 630 feet
2 – Ruan Center, 36 floors, 460 feet
3 – Marriott Hotel, 33 floors, 365 feet
Little Rock, Arkansas
City: 198,541
Metro: 724,385
Three tallest buildings:
1 – Simmons Tower, 40 floors, 547 feet
2 – Regions Center, 30 floors, 454 feet
3 – Bank of America, 23 floors, 375 feet
Mobile, Alabama
City: 192,904
Metro: 414,079
Three tallest buildings:
1 – RSA Battle House Tower, 35 floors, 745 feet
2 – Renaissance Riverview Hotel, 28 floors, 536 feet
3 – RSA BankTrust, 34 floors, 424 feet
kinda bums you out, eh?