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Kind of enjoy the narrower, curved streets in the North End; more of an Old World charm. It's funny, I always thought of DC as having a European feel, but after actually going to Europe, it really doesn't except by American standards. This is more like your typical side street in a European city core.
Two commercial districts in Hutchinson, KS (which is apparently big enough to have two commercial districts):
West Enditcott - Looks less downtrodden and the archery shop there looks interesting. That block in Downtown Endicott had vacant storefronts and then go down a block further and Dominos & Subway jump out as prominent downtown establishments which is kinda depressing since I know Upstate NY has great pizza and sub shops (in fairness I did see the Original Italian a block further, but still).
West Enditcott - Looks less downtrodden and the archery shop there looks interesting. That block in Downtown Endicott had vacant storefronts and then go down a block further and Dominos & Subway jump out as prominent downtown establishments which is kinda depressing since I know Upstate NY has great pizza and sub shops (in fairness I did see the Original Italian a block further, but still).
I lived in Capital Hill for five years back the 2000's and it was fun and vibrant and I enjoyed being able to walk to grocery stores, restaurants, and nightlife. It's changed a lot with a lot of five over one apartments, there is some good infill where it was needed, and the Sound Transit subway stop that I wish existed back then is now in service. But it's not for me anymore, and neither is Seattle. CH seemed more eclectic back then. I do prefer the 15th Avenue strip on CH over the Broadway corridor that was linked, lots of great small businesses up the hill.
I am however intrigued by Over the Rhine and have a soft spot for its architecture and its nice to see the restoration of so many beautiful 19th century rowhomes and buildings that has long been neglected. I've never been to Cincinnati but I'd like to go, even for the sole purpose of experiencing the OTR neighborhood.
Very dated '70s-era pseudosuburbia in both shots neighborhoods with fair to poor walkability, but at least College Downs isn't separated by a wide freeway, and its close to Charlotte's main drag, Tyron St., which easily could urbanize much better, than comparable nearby streets thanks to the light rail line along it.
Now, back to a couple more Little Italies that haven't been compared yet, this time in the mid-Atlantic:
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Very dated '70s-era pseudosuburbia in both shots neighborhoods with fair to poor walkability, but at least College Downs isn't separated by a wide freeway, and its close to Charlotte's main drag, Tyron St., which easily could urbanize much better, than comparable nearby streets thanks to the light rail line along it.
Now, back to a couple more Little Italies that haven't been compared yet, this time in the mid-Atlantic:
Baltimore x 100. I like the inner core architecture of the rowhomes there. Quite frankly the architecture of the rowhomes in Wilmington LI is ugly, looks like an undesirable section of Philly.
Baltimore x 100. I like the inner core architecture of the rowhomes there. Quite frankly the architecture of the rowhomes in Wilmington LI is ugly, looks like an undesirable section of Philly.
Gotta go with Providence here. You can tell the evening ambience would be amazing with the hung lights and antique street lamp fixtures, fountain, live music, with the sunset in the distance facing the plaza. The Montreal shot just looks like a typical urban strip, lacks the vintage Italian vibes.
Gotta go with Providence here. You can tell the evening ambience would be amazing with the hung lights and antique street lamp fixtures, fountain, live music, with the sunset in the distance facing the plaza. The Montreal shot just looks like a typical urban strip, lacks the vintage Italian vibes.
I’ll actually go with West after Mason here. I know the Richmond shot is more downtown, but I love the homeliness and greenery in the Norfolk shot here.
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