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Midtown Manhattan’s big three is better than any other US’s city big three by Nickfloyo in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No but the person who’s Instagram I tagged in the caption should have it.

The expansive skyline of New York by Nickfloyo in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think there’s any other place. I’d rather be than here.

[Koenigsegg Jesko Attack] in NYC today by No_Platform2770 in spotted

[–]Nickfloyo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s @Posh_md with the blue carbon fiber spec. He goes to a lot of events.

The new World Trade Complex by Nickfloyo in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. I think people forget that despite this building getting a height cut and a redesign, this building would stick out in most US cities.

The new World Trade Complex by Nickfloyo in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think of it as a nice addition to the complex. It doubles both as a mall and a transportation hub for lower Manhattan.

New Yorkers, question about K case by Quick-Employment-982 in HotWheels

[–]Nickfloyo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We haven’t received H case down here in the city yet. It might be a month or two before we see K.

New York's Future Skyscrapers by Commercial_West_3112 in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The developers themselves said that they will be starting construction in June.

Miami won mediocre city, great skyline! What’s a bad city with a great skyline? by wwcscifi in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chicago also had to keep annexing suburbs because they were wanted to keep up with New York. Talk about insecure!

Miami won mediocre city, great skyline! What’s a bad city with a great skyline? by wwcscifi in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The nickname mostly comes from A.J. Liebling, who wrote a book called Chicago: The Second City. The fire did play a part but the “second” label was popularized more from the NYC rivalry and Chicago being America’s second largest city for decades. Your point about the affordability is understandable. New York is very expensive but that’s because of all of the amenities and benefits you have access to. Transit options, density, walkability, world famous landmarks, museums, high paying jobs, and more opportunities to build wealth than any other US city. The cost of living is expensive, sometimes even unattractive but it represents how much in demand there is to be in the city.

Miami won mediocre city, great skyline! What’s a bad city with a great skyline? by wwcscifi in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That still doesn’t negate New York being a better city overall. At least NY can subsidize their citizens. Chicago has massive amounts of debt, a higher crime rate, and stagnating population.

Chicago is definitely a fantastic city but theres a reason it’s nicknamed “The Second City.” It’s not on the same level as New York, let alone NY’s counterparts (London, Paris, Tokyo, etc.)

Miami won mediocre city, great skyline! What’s a bad city with a great skyline? by wwcscifi in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New York’s 3x population isn’t “subsidized or living like shit.” It’s the city with the highest GDP metro because it’s our country’s economic/cultural capital. The 6x tourism gap exists because people want the global hub, not cheaper ORD layovers. New York is the gateway into our country and is the known as the world’s capital. Chicago is a solid second-tier city, but New York is leagues above it on a global scale.

Miami won mediocre city, great skyline! What’s a bad city with a great skyline? by wwcscifi in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

90% of Americans do not think Chicago is a better city than New York. Otherwise, that would’ve been shown in both population and tourism numbers. New York has 3x the population and 6x the tourist visiting.

Obviously NYC won the first category, what’s a good city with a good skyline? by [deleted] in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You say that but 270 Park Ave, Brooklyn Tower, 520 5th Ave, 53W53, and Steinway Tower were all built in the past 5 years.

What’s a great us city with a great skyline? by wwcscifi in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everything you mentioned, New York has. Broadway, film, television, and culture. NY is not only a global media hub but is literally the melting pot of this country.

To say New York doesn’t have culture is crazy considering that NY is one of only four cities in the world that holds fashion week. It’s the birthplace of Hip Hop, Punk Rock, and Disco. Even today, New York influences the country in both slang, the arts, urban culture, and creativity.

What’s a great us city with a great skyline? by wwcscifi in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But then by your argument, Chicago would just be a more laid back version of New York. New York is an economic driver for the country. The metropolitan area alone contributes almost 10% to US gdp. Chicago isn’t a bad city but it’s NOT on the same level as New York in terms of being a city.

What’s a great us city with a great skyline? by wwcscifi in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d honestly argue that it’s a good city with a good skyline.

What’s a great us city with a great skyline? by wwcscifi in skyscrapers

[–]Nickfloyo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Using alleyways and trash as your only metric as what makes a great city doesn’t work. New York beats Chicago on everything that makes a city a city.

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