North American Architecture & Interesting Facts

Atlanta is a very rapidly growing city, anas 1923. Raleigh is a separated city, by which I
impressive notion about Atlanta; however, is themean it’s divided into parts as many cities
ability to really keep “green” in mind.are, but each part here is generalized. Old Raleigh
Although there isn’t much park space inis what it says it is, very historic, East and West
Atlanta, trees are very important here,Raleigh is suburban homes, North is newly built
they’ve planted over 68,000 trees. Whenhomes, South is home to few houses, and
visiting Atlanta, a few things you may want toSoutheast ahs some of everything from new
view are: The bank of America plaza, which is thedevelopments to poor inner-city homes.
3rd tallest building in the US, the Atlanta aquarium,Sacramento: Is a much desired place to live. It
which is th elargest in the world, and one ofhas a very beautiful skyline, due to the different
many, many museums.types and styles of buildings. All in one place you
could find very modern glass and articulately
Austin isn’t really known for their buildings ordesigned buildings, old historic buildings, buildings
parks, but rather the people who live there,made of stone, brick, and even bridges you see
Austinites are known to be people of the besthere stand out in a crowd. It’s truly
personalities. Austin is really proud to honor smallmagnificent to see such diversity all blended
businesses and focuses on trying to keep largetogether in one place.
Company’s from taking over.San Diego: Is a tourist haven; it sees much
tourism every year, with so many tourist
Boston was an early trend starter by being thedestinationsand the beauty of the city from
first American city to open a public school, abeaches and even the beautiful weather. San
college, and a subway system. Since then, withDiego’s port also brings many tourists in on
over 250,000 college students attending collegesthe cruise ships.
of art, technology, music, fine arts, etc… BostonSan Francsco: There are some things about San
has become one of the main educational hubs inFrancisco that don’t need to be mentioned
America.because San Francisco has become very known
Chicago has the world’s tallest skyline.for particular things. These would have to include
Chicago has a vast amount of architectural styleThe infamous Golden Gate Bridge, which you can
throughout the city; however, including high riseview from most beaches, Cable cars are also a
towers, low rise towers, and single family homes.known means of transportation, and of course
Dallas is a very diverse city; it isn’t a city youanother famous viewpoint would be Nob Hill, one
could categorize as having any specific style. Manyof the steepest known hills, and of course
city streets are mixed with older Victorian homesFisherman’s Wharf. This is just to name a
to newer modernized homes and everything infew, San Francisco has definitely made a name
between. In the list of 20 worlds tallest Dallasfor itself.
comes in number fifteen.Seattle: It’s a given that cities such as Seattle
Denver has a real sense of originality, a largewith it’s port is going to bring in much
portion of the city has been around since WWII,tourism, but something you may not know, is the
and therefore there are a lot of buildings made ofresidents of Seattle are generally quite laid back,
brick. Even many of the newer homes being builtsome would blame this on the relaxing
in and around Denver are trying to recreate thesurroundings such as the ocean views and the
feeling and appearance of old neighborhoods.large amount of trees and forest land. Seattle
Houston something very unique and brilliantlyresidents tend to spend a great deal of their free
planned about Houston is the fact thattime drinking coffee or spending the day at a local
they’ve built tunnels and skywalks filled withpark, whether they be cycling, jogging, or just
shops and restaurants that connect from buildingenjoying a day outside.
to building. This was planned very well consideringWashington DC: Named after America’s first
it saves people from walking in the extremepresident, George Washington, this city has many
weather conditions of Houston.monuments and buildings named after previous
Las Vegas is one of a kind! First of all it has thepresidents, also it is home to many major banks
brightest skyline, but the buildings that make it upheadquarters and the three branches of US
are what make this city a true gem. BrilliantGovernments centers are located here. It’s
architecture takes place here, mini cities, such asno wonder why many people refer to this city as
little Italy, little New York, etc… from all over area Political Place. 
what makes up the biggest little city ever.Calgary: People who live in Calgary, often known
Los Angeles as the only major American city toas Calgarians are very proud of where
be bisected by mountains, another interesting factthey’re from, and rightfully so. First of all
is that all of the neighborhoods that it’sCalgary is a very beautiful city with a high, high
divided into, many of them used to be individualrise downtown and views of the Canadian
towns until the growth of Los Angeles blendedRockies from many parts of the city. If
them all together. Los Angeles is known to haveyou’re lucky, once in awhile you can even see
the most landmarks in one city alone.the northern Lights. A few other things that keep
Miami the cleanest city in the USA is known forCalgarians proud is the fact that Calgary is the
much more than just that. Miami is worldly knownfastest growing city in Canada and noted as the
for Finance, International trade, and Cruisecleanest city in the world, a little ironic due to the
Departures, not to mention the beautiful beaches.fact that it also plays a huge role in the oil
Another appealing thing would definitely be theindustry. One thing about Calgary that some may
diverse housing. Miami is home to many single andnot be too fond of is the weather, you can
two-storey homes, as well as many high riseexpect snow to fall at anytime of the year,
residential towers, and the infamous Coconutsnowfalls aren’t unheard of even in June.
Grove where you would find beautiful historicCalgary gets a lot of summer evening
homes and estates dating back as far as 1825.Thunderstorms and unexpected hailstorms which
This is also where you would City Hall.can sometimes be damaging.
Minneapolis: Due to the great amount of waterEdmonton: Although Edmonton has a very long
from lakes, rivers, creeks, and waterfalls to thewinter every year it’s become quite popular
arts and theatre aspect that Minneapolis is knownfor outdoor activities. Golfing is a major sport
for, it’s really no wonder why people fromhere mostly because Edmonton has extended
everywhere are calling Minneapolis one of thedaylight so golfers are able to play longer into the
“coolest” places to live.evening. Also Edmonton has the highest area of
Nashville: What is there to say about the capital ofparkland per capita in Canada with many great
Tennessee? Other than what it’s known for,hiking and biking trails.
which is Music; Nashville has a beautiful skyline ofMontreal: Has a couple main notable
Downtown. It’s a short skyline with only acharacteristics, the most visible one would be the
few glass skyscrapers towering over the shorteramount of historic buildings, Montreal is known
brick building, and overlooking the Cumberlandworld-wide for this. The second would be the
River, makes this a truly distinctive looking city.underground city, which many don’t even
New York: Some of the nicknames given to Newknow about. This is an incredible example of how
York are very fitting such as The Big Apple orto really utilize space. There are over 1600 shops,
The City That Never Sleeps, because it really isbanks, museums, etc… you can also get around
the big apple, a city made up of a vast amountby using the underground transportation where
of park space and beaches, nicely blended intoyou can travel by train or bus. This making
one of the largest cities in the world, it’sMontreal truly a one of a kind city.
incredible to find so many attributes in one place.Ottawa: To those of you interested in
New York is known worldwide for theirGovernment may have traveled to Ottawa,
skyscrapers, having more in the city than anyit’s Parliament Hill is home to many landmark
other in the world. Most of the homes you willgovernment buildings, not to mention the number
find here will be row homes made of brick andof national museums, memorials, etc… Rideau
stoneCanal is a beautiful addition that goes through the
Orange County: As the home of some ofcity. Because Ottawa has extreme hot summers
America’s most expensive neighborhoods,and extreme cold winters, Rideau Canal freezes
with so many tourist attractions, beaches, parks,so solid in the winter that it becomes a huge
and open spaces for outdoor recreation it’snatural ice skating arena.
no wonder that Orange County is a major touristToronto: Has got to be most popular for its
destination. Much of Orange County has keptdiversity, from people to buildings. Toronto is the
it’s 1950’s image.immigrant capital, with 49% of it’s population
Philadelphia: Is in general, an older city, with mostbeing born outside of Canada, the diversity
of it’s housing being of the 20th century orexpands onto buildings as well, there isn’t a
older. The most common type of housing foundparticular architectural style in Toronto, there are
here would be the Row House. The buildingsbuildings from the 1800’s – 2000’s
found in the downtown area and throughout theand a mix with design as well, with glass and steel
rest of Philadelphia are of all different construction,recently becoming the most popular, mainly with
from log to brick, and steel & concrete buildingsthe increase of high-rise residential buildings.
to glass & granite skyscrapers. Philadelphia isToronto is often labeled as one of the most
definitely a must see for historians.desirable places to live in the world; unfortunately
Phoenix: Is a dessert city, it’s very brownit’s also one of the most expensive in
from the land to the buildings, as lots of brick andCanada.
stone are used here. A couple groups of peopleVancouver: Is known world-wide for the fact that
that frequent Phoenix would be those who golf,it’s a much desired place to live and travel.
and those in the technology business, as it is aAlso known as Hollywood North, the main reason
technical hub. Phoenix is home to many largethat the filming industry has taken such a huge
company headquarters.interest in Vancouver is due to the fact that
Portland:Some people would call Portland Volcanothere are mountains, ocean, flat lands, new
City due to the fact that it is locate don adevelopment, old development, etc… you can
volcano field and surrounded by volcanoes; youcreate Vancouver to look like almost anywhere.
are able to see Mount Hood and Mount St. HelensVancouver has one of the highest qualities of
from Portland. A truly unique feature in the designliving in the world, but unfortunately also has
of the city is that you can find suburbanunruly expensive real estate.
neighborhoods and farm homes within the sameVictoria: Is a huge tourists destination, many of
city blocks as each other. One thing thatwhich whom arrive by cruise ships. Downtown
they’ve focused on when planning out theVictoria is a well planned out area for tourists
city is making it pedestrian friendly, which theybecause it is all clustered together with bars,
have been able to achieve by making narrowermuseums, theaters restaurants, and many annual
streets.events are held all within close proximity of each
Raleigh: Is a very historic city, with buildings as oldother.