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Stapleton is pretty cool, but I found some of the parks to be underwhelming. I remember there was one that was very nice...I'm assuming that was Central Park. But I remember a few that were just open fields with walkways in them. Perhaps they were just temporary areas waiting to get developed? Maybe I'm just being picky, I really like manicured parks.
You're probably referring to Westerly Creek Park as open with walkways. Greenway Park is similar, but has more planted trees. Central Park is the nicest one, and of course with it all being new it will take the trees planted a while to grow. There is also a nature park at Bluff Lake. So there's a variety all right there in Stapleton. Not to mention the variety in Denver in general, from Washington Park to City Park to Red Rocks.
You're probably referring to Westerly Creek Park as open with walkways. Greenway Park is similar, but has more planted trees. Central Park is the nicest one, and of course with it all being new it will take the trees planted a while to grow. There is also a nature park at Bluff Lake. So there's a variety all right there in Stapleton. Not to mention the variety in Denver in general, from Washington Park to City Park to Red Rocks.
Westerly Creek Park was exactly what I'm talking about (I checked Live Maps haha)...however it looks much better from the satellite shot now than when I was there. Greenway Park is the park I liked before, mainly because of the trees...where is Central Park? Is it the park located right next to downtown? If so, I'm a little embarrased for not knowing that...my parents had an apartment in the northern curved building surrounding downtown. I remember there being a fountain too, which was very nice.
Milwaukee has two distinct style houses, 1) the bungalow and the tall wide home I don't know the name or style though.
..of older homes in Milwaukee; when I lived in Madison, I visitied Milwaukee many times, and these pictures remind me of the neighborhoods around UW-Milwaukee and of the homes overlooking Lake Michigan. The views of the lake from the shore are outstanding, and often better than looking at the Atlantic Ocean from towns near Boston. The moral of the story: don't underestimate lakes...
The bungalow is very reminiscient of Chicago, and the two cities certainly share a similar appearance, especially when comparing the physical appearance of their neighborhoods.
Just finished editing my post showing the beautiful homes of Back Bay in Boston, however it got bumped to the prior page, so check out Page 7 if you'd like to see what Boston has.
..of Copley Square and Back Bay; I pass through these neighborhoods at least several times a week. I do enjoy looking at the "bow" front brick homes along Boylston and Commonwealth Avenue. Some sections around Beacon Hill are quite ornate, too.
I guess in some ways you could call these "row" homes, but when I think of row houses, I think of those flat, two-story brick homes which dominate the landscapes of Philadelphia and Baltimore, but unfortunately have fallen into disrepair in many neighborhoods in those two cities( see North Philly, West Philly, much of Baltimore). I suppose that at one time, these areas were attractive, but now they are just grim and dilapidated.
In contrast, many of the bungalows in Chicago, while small, can be quite attractive. I walked through neighborhoods about 2 miles west of Wrigley Field and found streets lined with red, brick bungalows, with neatly-manicured front lawns, and nice porches to relax on during a mild spring day.
I also love the pictures of the craftsman-style bungalows in Portland, OR. These homes are very attractive, very ornate with great attention to detail, and of course, very photogenic. I must remind myself to book a trip to Portland sometime soon..
..of Copley Square and Back Bay; I pass through these neighborhoods at least several times a week. I do enjoy looking at the "bow" front brick homes along Boylston and Commonwealth Avenue. Some sections around Beacon Hill are quite ornate, too.
I guess in some ways you could call these "row" homes, but when I think of row houses, I think of those flat, two-story brick homes which dominate the landscapes of Philadelphia and Baltimore
Thanks for the compliment! I always label any development such as the ones I posted as "rowhomes"....is there a more accurate description? Whatever they are, I love them haha. I definitely consider them to be among the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, low-rise buildings in the country. Back Bay is a non-stop feast for the eyes.
Westerly Creek Park was exactly what I'm talking about (I checked Live Maps haha)...however it looks much better from the satellite shot now than when I was there. Greenway Park is the park I liked before, mainly because of the trees...where is Central Park? Is it the park located right next to downtown? If so, I'm a little embarrased for not knowing that...my parents had an apartment in the northern curved building surrounding downtown. I remember there being a fountain too, which was very nice.
Central Park is in Stapleton just north of MLK Blvd. It's newer. The park closer to downtown is City Park. Washington Park, which is southeast of downtown, is the most popular park in Denver. Probably because it's got mature trees and a lake and flower gardens.
Milwaukee has two distinct style houses, 1) the bungalow and the tall wide home I don't know the name or style though.
Wow, I REALLY like the "tall wide" ones.
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Very nice pictures..
