All good things must come to an end. All bad things must come to an end as well. It is my hope that, all things considered, this as been a reasonably good thing for you all. I hope you know a bit more about cities and city life than you did at the beginning of the semester, and that you're more aware of how to "read" what you see in them when you visit them in the course of your lives. Today Constitutes the last formal Class, and we'll have presentations from the teams working on Chicago and Portland, Maine.
We will meet during our exam period, Friday, December 11, Twelve to Two, in our normal room. At that time we'll be seeing what the Boston Metro team and the Washington, DC team have to show us. I will take attendance.
Please show your appreciation for the work they've done by leaving comments at their city pages. In the meantime? MORE URBS.
Allison Pease Checks in from the City of Brotherly Love:
Where I would like to live would be 1300 Chestnut St, located in Center City, Philadelphia Pennsylvania. I have always wanted to live inn Philadelphia since the first time i visited there in the 5th grade. I like Chestnut street because it is full of delicious places to eat, lots of shopping, and beautiful apartment building. Located near Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and other historical places Chestnut Street is just urban enough. Interstate 95 is within 10 minutes of driving distance from Chestnut street which would provide easy access to my home state of New Jersey. Also Philadelphia Airport is conveniently located 20 minutes from Center City. I love Philadelphia! My dad lives in a suburb of the city and i go in and visit all the time. It's one of my favourite cities.
Mike Chimes in: What kind of Urb would you call this? If none of them seem to fit, make up a title of your own...it's a free country (sort - of). I love Philadelphia too. I did research there one month about forty years ago. I think the actual entrance to the flats in this building (apartments, if you insist) is around the corner on Thirteenth. The bay windows give great views. If you move there I'll take you out for dinner, as long as I don't have to go to the Raw Japanese Restaurant on Sansom St, around the corner and around the corner again. And catty-corner from your building, Macy's. You'll have much more energy to shop till you drop with it so close.
The place that I have chosen to live is 52 Beacon St. in Boston. The reason that I chose this location is because it is right in the center of everything. There is shopping on the same road, the fenway is right around the corner, and there is a small park right across the street from the house that I chose. I also love the look of the old brown stones and the history that is connected to them.
Mike Swanson puts his two cents in. What kind of urb woud you call this? If it doesn't seem to fit any of Ezell's categories, come up with a snazzy title of your own. You're planning on being one rich lady, Sarah. Beacon Hill has some of the priciest real estate in town. But if you can affort it, it is ideal. That "small park" is actually the Boston Common--arguably the oldest park in America, and you'll be able to watch New Years' fireworks from it if you have a front apartment. Here's a little poetic offering related to the social atmosphere of Beacon Hill in the 19th Century.
Charlie O'Connell seems to have left his heart in Eclectic Urb San Francisco
Charlie writes...The ideal home for me would be at 982 Buena Vista Ave in San Francisco California. This home is conveniently right off of Haight st. Sanfrancisco. I love this neighborhood and have visited a few times. This neighborhood is close to downtown and many good restraunts. Golden Gate park is close by, which gives a resident the freedom to excersize and sight see. The Haight Ashbury neighborhood has a great unique culture that is original. I would feel comfortable living here, although the real estate prices are some of the hightest in the country.
Mike Swanson perks up and says. I always knew you had a little of the Flower Child in you Charlie. We''ll get you bell bottoms and a peace symbol so you will really feel right at home.
Amanda Cronin writes from the Heart of the Confederacy: Richmond Virginia
According to the survey taken in class, I am considered an eclectic urbanite. I can definitely consider myself a “weirdo” and I thoroughly enjoy looking at interesting architecture. I cannot see myself living in an area where the buildings are considered “ugly”. I like to surround myself with a beautiful landscape, especially after attending Roger Williams. I can also get easily bored, so having strange behavior around me every day will make living in an eclectic urbanite more fun for me. The street that I chose to live on is one mentioned by Kyle Ezell in the book, Monument Avenue in Richmond VA. The houses are brick and look historical to me. This is a landscape that I would certainly not get bored of looking at. It is a beautiful street that I would be honored to drive down every day. Also, I cannot see myself living in the actual city, so living on Monument Avenue would be perfect for having a neighborhood feel, but not being so far from the city itself. I also think Richmond VA would be a great city overall to live in as far as nightlife and entertainment.
Mike Swanson contemplates, Richmond could use a few more "weirdos" and I'm sure you'll make the neighborhood more interesting just by your presence. As something of a wierdo myself I shall visit you. Being a pedestrian, I'd probably live a bit closer to downtown on Monument St. The buildings are still pretty classy, but the Strawberry Street Cafe is only a block or so away. I saw some guy jogging in red shorts, so there must be some toleration for weirdoes, and Virginia Commonwealth University is just a bit further down the street.
