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Providence. What other city of this size can compare to our great architecture? None that I know of. I love this city. Pardon the quality -- I'm using a new super wide angle lens and I'm really struggling with it.
I must admit, I do miss a "downtown" area. We don't have one here. It's odd in the fact that there is no real "rush hour" as the vast majority of people work in hospitality with varied hours. But I used to like walking around downtown PVD, whether it was over to Trinity Brewhouse for a pint, or to the PPAC, etc. We do some walking here, but it's mostly through our neighborhood or through the casinos. There isn't a business-centric area like downtown Providence.
I must admit, I do miss a "downtown" area. We don't have one here. It's odd in the fact that there is no real "rush hour" as the vast majority of people work in hospitality with varied hours. But I used to like walking around downtown PVD, whether it was over to Trinity Brewhouse for a pint, or to the PPAC, etc. We do some walking here, but it's mostly through our neighborhood or through the casinos. There isn't a business-centric area like downtown Providence.
Just finished really a book, "The Walkable City (How Downtown Can Save America"). The new reality in America is that many people, including a huge chunk of the Millennials, don't want to own a car, which makes Providence very desirable. Downtown Providence has a "walkability" rating of 94, meaning almost all errands can be accomplished on foot. Manhattan has a walk score of 97. Henderson has a walkability of 66 (some errands can be accomplished on foot). Charlotte, NC, by way of comparison, has a walkability index of 24, and Atlanta 46 (not very walkable).
I was downtown last night when PPAC let out (Theresa Caputo, "psychic medium and star of the hit TLC show, Long Island Medium", played to a sold out crowd). Downtown was flooded with people, which is nice to see. Sadly, most hopped into their cars and left the city, though a few unsuspecting folks wandered into the Eagle, which was most untimely, and possibly unfortunate for them, as it was rubber men night.
The vibrancy of a city can be measured by the volume of pedestrians, I think, and Providence seems to do okay.
Just finished really a book, "The Walkable City (How Downtown Can Save America"). The new reality in America is that many people, including a huge chunk of the Millennials, don't want to own a car, which makes Providence very desirable. Downtown Providence has a "walkability" rating of 94, meaning almost all errands can be accomplished on foot. Manhattan has a walk score of 97. Henderson has a walkability of 66 (some errands can be accomplished on foot). Charlotte, NC, by way of comparison, has a walkability index of 24, and Atlanta 46 (not very walkable).
I was downtown last night when PPAC let out (Theresa Caputo, "psychic medium and star of the hit TLC show, Long Island Medium", played to a sold out crowd). Downtown was flooded with people, which is nice to see. Sadly, most hopped into their cars and left the city, though a few unsuspecting folks wandered into the Eagle, which was most untimely, and possibly unfortunate for them, as it was rubber men night.
The vibrancy of a city can be measured by the volume of pedestrians, I think, and Providence seems to do okay.
LMAO @ walking into the Eagle.. I wish I had seen that!
I am surprised Henderson's walkability rating is that high. Although I have walked to the grocery store about 1/4 mile from my house. I work from home and so we have 1 car. My wife goes to school here and will take the car as it's about 20 miles away. But during the Summer, the walkability scale should plummet to single digits. Trust me, no one is walking anywhere when it's 115 out. They actually passed a law prohibiting Metro police from taking people who resist to the ground. People were getting severe burns on their faces. The pavement can reach temperatures of 150+.
Plus, Henderson is the definition of suburb. There isn't really anywhere to walk. Las Vegas has the Strip (4 1/2 miles long) and downtown. Downtown will have a very high walkability score as soon as they figure out to build a supermarket. The entire downtown area is being gentrified, and is turning into an arts and entertainment mecca.
Just finished really a book, "The Walkable City (How Downtown Can Save America"). The new reality in America is that many people, including a huge chunk of the Millennials, don't want to own a car, which makes Providence very desirable. Downtown Providence has a "walkability" rating of 94, meaning almost all errands can be accomplished on foot. Manhattan has a walk score of 97. Henderson has a walkability of 66 (some errands can be accomplished on foot). Charlotte, NC, by way of comparison, has a walkability index of 24, and Atlanta 46 (not very walkable).
I was downtown last night when PPAC let out (Theresa Caputo, "psychic medium and star of the hit TLC show, Long Island Medium", played to a sold out crowd). Downtown was flooded with people, which is nice to see. Sadly, most hopped into their cars and left the city, though a few unsuspecting folks wandered into the Eagle, which was most untimely, and possibly unfortunate for them, as it was rubber men night.
The vibrancy of a city can be measured by the volume of pedestrians, I think, and Providence seems to do okay.
Not a good comparison, there are HUGE differences in population in those areas (except maybe Henderson NV) and the general layout of the city streets vs. Providence.
NYC is easier to understand by compass points; and Manhattanites are not interested in owning cars. Many work right in the city and travel by public transportation. Same w/Atlanta. Charlotte and Atlanta have huge suburban areas with plenty of car commuting. NYC and PVD auto taxes and insurance can be prohibitive. Jeff Speck's book attracts mostly urbanite readers.
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