Does the United States have any neighbourhoods similar to Toronto's Kensington Market? (compared, places)

[kidphilly]

Originally Posted by lammius

I think maybe he meant the Italian market area near Passyunk Ave/9th St.
passyunk ave, philadelphia - Google Maps

Also Queen Village and the South Street area are similar Fabric row etc. Though one could some similarities in Old City, No Libs or Fishtown as well

South Street, Philadelphia, PA - Google Maps

Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA - Google Maps


http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Old+Ci...90.67,,0,-3.77

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Old+Ci...217.15,,0,4.66

Also agree on Bucktown and wicker park

[2Easy]

You're asking if any places in the US have the same type of houses, used the same way, with streets the same size, with similar businesses, that show their merchandise in the same way? It's such a narrow set of criteria that I kind of doubt it. No two places are going to be exactly the same unless it's the suburban chain stuff that dominates much of the sunbelt.

[BigCityDreamer]

I've often found similarities between Toronto and Washington, D.C. Check out these images of H Street:

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...w=1280&bih=762

[kidphilly]

Originally Posted by BigCityDreamer

I've often found similarities between Toronto and Washington, D.C. Check out these images of H Street:

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...w=1280&bih=762

Adams morgan came to my head at first

[Atticman]

There are undoubtably various areas in the US that exhibit some similarities to Kensington Market, but I don't think there's a neighbourhood that is just like it anywhere in The U.S. Kensington is a pretty unique urban enclave and Toronto is really lucky to have such an area. It may very well be the most bohemian neighbourhood in North America.

[BigCityDreamer]

Originally Posted by kidphilly

Adams morgan came to my head at first

Yeah, that's an even better example of what I was thinking:

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...w=1280&bih=762

The visible difference is that these are rowhouses. DC has non-attached homes along 16th street, but I can't think of a market with non-attached houses.

[slo1318]

^^^Much more attractive too....

[Alberta_Born]

Originally Posted by slo1318

^^^Much more attractive too....

And you talk about me commenting on places I've never been to. You've obviously never been to KM if you think it's less attractive than DC

[Alberta_Born]

The Project for Public Spaces named KM the 8th best hood in NA:

The 20 Best Neighborhoods in North America « Project for Public Spaces - Placemaking for Communities

[slo1318]

Originally Posted by Alberta_Born

And you talk about me commenting on places I've never been to. You've obviously never been to KM if you think it's less attractive than DC

Im commenting on these specific neighborhoods. adams morgan is much better looking, dont think thats a stretch. Sorry.