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first off, the common (and I assume we are counting the far more magnificent public garden) is right in the middle of one of the great walking cities in America, and begins Olmsted's emerald necklace that extends down the gorgeous commonwealth avenue mall to the fens and eventually jamaica pond, the arboretum, and franklin park. the common is clearly ahead of piedmont from the get go because of the brilliance of the surrounding architecture and urban character- situated between the opulence of the back bay, the aristocratic beacon hill, the bustle of downtown, and the gritty yet inviting chinatown and theater district.
Looking eastward from the Washington statue at night is especially brilliant, as the blue glow of the state street builiding comes into frame down the avery street break in the tremont high rise condos...
the flora is immaculate as well, and the detailof the fountains is worth many, many visits.
I love the guy who plays accordian on the bridge...
BTW, the above pics do no justice.
Well dang, did you just lift an entire page from a Boston CVB brochure? I think I need an insulin shot after all that sugar.
Boston Common and the Public Garden right in the middle of a great historic city with all the architecture, Beacon Hill, Newbury Street, Cheers hard to beat..
Atlanta has them all beat in the sunbelt when it comes to open spaces, parks blending with interesting walkable downtowns..but when will the other new cities of the sunbelt learn? ... Houston, Miami, Charlotte, Phoenix..ect
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Well dang, did you just lift an entire page from a Boston CVB brochure? I think I need an insulin shot after all that sugar.
Well in all honesty, he may have lifted that from a brochure...but that doesn't even begin to touch some of the beauty of Boston Common/Public Garden. I know he has started out his reputation as a troll, but in all honesty, the Boston Common/Public Gardens are easily some of the most beautiful urban parks in country.
As far as urban parks go, it's hard to beat the Boston Common or Public Gardens.
Atlanta has them all beat in the sunbelt when it comes to open spaces, parks blending with interesting walkable downtowns..but when will the other new cities of the sunbelt learn? ... Houston, Miami, Charlotte, Phoenix..ect
Charlotte's got some plans underway, but I still think that more needs to be done. I think Dallas is doing a great job currently with its park plans.
Boston Common and the Public Garden right in the middle of a great historic city with all the architecture, Beacon Hill, Newbury Street, Cheers hard to beat..
Atlanta has them all beat in the sunbelt when it comes to open spaces, parks blending with interesting walkable downtowns..but when will the other new cities of the sunbelt learn? ... Houston, Miami, Charlotte, Phoenix..ect
I think Houston would have something to say about that.....
Well in all honesty, he may have lifted that from a brochure...but that doesn't even begin to touch some of the beauty of Boston Common/Public Garden. I know he has started out his reputation as a troll, but in all honesty, the Boston Common/Public Gardens are easily some of the most beautiful urban parks in country.
As far as urban parks go, it's hard to beat the Boston Common or Public Gardens.
haha i actually wrote it myself. I have worked as a freelance copywriter in the past though and live in the back bay.
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