It sure is a good spot for a highrise condo project

Especially since this lot has a view that competes with the South St. Bridge as one of the most impressive views of the skyline in town. i always envied the view the folks on the block facing this lot must have from their 3rd floor windows, but I guess not if they put in townhouses.

You forgot the put skylines in quotes like "skyline" since this city doesn't really have a skyline.

Let me tell you a story. I was coming home from the airport the other night and I looked up and saw all the light and thought how good the "skyline" looked. I keep looking, then I saw the real "skyline" and realized I had been looking at all the refineries. I looked at both and realized the refineries skyline looked much better than the CC "skyline".

odragon: how do you define skyline?

That's a good question. I guess I don't really have a good definition of skyline. I just know Philadelphia isn't the definition of it in my mind.

That's a bit harsh.

google (images) philadelphia skyline and you will find some fairly interesting photos.

If you are looking for NYC midtown . . . or downtown, this isn't it.

But, it sure beats some cities.

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Maybe. However, I think it's a compliment to the refinaries out there.

I've seen images and it doesn't do anything for me.

I think we have a decent skyline. It sure beats Phoenix

http://pdphoto.org/jons/pictures4/ro..._bg_021604.jpg

Looking at that pic, we don't beat it by much. Also, that link doesn't work in firefox for me.

Philadelphia's an old city, it should have a decent skyline. It really doesn't. It's got what 9 big buildings plus the new one going up near 30th st?

Odragon, your comments border on the side of ignorance.

A skyline is the outline of a city that would make it recognizable to someone who lives there or has visited. How can anyone make a statement that Philly does not have one when there are clearly distinguishable buildings, bridges, etc. from miles away?

View from Mann Music Center - over 3 miles distant from Center City
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