Most "Urban" Neighborhoods in American Cities (in terms of the built environment) (best, places)
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What is the most "urban" neighborhood in your city?
Choose the neighborhood which would best represent the most "urban" neighborhood in your city. By "urban" I'm talking about a neighborhood (strictly in terms of the built environment, so architecture, streetscaping, street widths, etc) that could NOT be found in a suburb. The quintessential "urban" neighborhood in the U.S. is SoHo in New York because it has narrow, cobblestone streets, with old, cast iron buildings.
Here's what I was thinking so far, please feel free to edit or add to my list.
New York- SoHo
Boston- North End
Philadelphia- Passyunk Square
D.C.- Dupont Circle
Pittsburgh- Southside Flats
Cincinnati- Over-the-Rhine
Detroit- Mexicantown
Chicago- Fulton Market
NoLa- French Quarter
St. Louis- Downtown West
L.A.- Westlake
San Francisco- Tenderloin
Seattle- Pioneer Square
What is the most "urban" neighborhood in your city?
Choose the neighborhood which would best represent the most "urban" neighborhood in your city. By "urban" I'm talking about a neighborhood (strictly in terms of the built environment, so architecture, streetscaping, street widths, etc) that could NOT be found in a suburb. The quintessential "urban" neighborhood in the U.S. is SoHo in New York because it has narrow, cobblestone streets, with old, cast iron buildings.
Here's what I was thinking so far, please feel free to edit or add to my list.
New York- SoHo
Boston- North End
Philadelphia- Passyunk Square
D.C.- Dupont Circle
Pittsburgh- Southside Flats
Cincinnati- Over-the-Rhine
Detroit- Mexicantown Chicago- Fulton Market
NoLa- French Quarter
St. Louis- Downtown West
L.A.- Westlake
San Francisco- Tenderloin
Seattle- Pioneer Square
I never really thought of Fulton Market (West Loop) to be the most Urban Neighborhood in Chicago. I would Say Near North Side (River North/Gold Coast) takes that title.
The nice thing about Chicago is that you can argue 20 different neighborhoods as the most "urban" including ones like Pilsen, East Lakeview, Uptown, Wicker Park/Noble Square, East Rogers Park, etc. I think Fulton Market Street between Halsted and Racine might not have been the most interesting street 75 years ago, but today, I think that street and Lake and Randolph, the whole area, is just so different than so many other places in America. Plus, River North and the Gold Coast is becoming the gold standard for how so many cities are trying to replicate their downtowns (edgy/loft buildings next to elegant and posh). Because that area has become so popular (particularly River North), it's lost a bit of its flair.
The nice thing about Chicago is that you can argue 20 different neighborhoods as the most "urban" including ones like Pilsen, East Lakeview, Uptown, Wicker Park/Noble Square, East Rogers Park, etc. I think Fulton Market Street between Halsted and Racine might not have been the most interesting street 75 years ago, but today, I think that street and Lake and Randolph, the whole area, is just so different than so many other places in America. Plus, River North and the Gold Coast is becoming the gold standard for how so many cities are trying to replicate their downtowns (edgy/loft buildings next to elegant and posh). Because that area has become so popular (particularly River North), it's lost a bit of its flair.
I agree 100% with you, my parents own a condo at Fulton/Halsted next to Carnivale, I just dont find the neighborhood to be all that interesting. Many residents dont use public transportation, the only grocery store is a huge Dominicks, and its still a bit too industrial for my liking.
What is the most "urban" neighborhood in your city?
Choose the neighborhood which would best represent the most "urban" neighborhood in your city. By "urban" I'm talking about a neighborhood (strictly in terms of the built environment, so architecture, streetscaping, street widths, etc) that could NOT be found in a suburb. The quintessential "urban" neighborhood in the U.S. is SoHo in New York because it has narrow, cobblestone streets, with old, cast iron buildings.
Here's what I was thinking so far, please feel free to edit or add to my list.
New York- SoHo
Boston- North End
Philadelphia- Passyunk Square
D.C.- Dupont Circle
Pittsburgh- Southside Flats
Cincinnati- Over-the-Rhine
Detroit- Mexicantown
Chicago- Fulton Market
NoLa- French Quarter
St. Louis- Downtown West
L.A.- Westlake
San Francisco- Tenderloin
Seattle- Pioneer Square
What about Society Hill for Philadelphia? Has those cobblestone streets, plus more storefronts than Passyunk Square. Choosing Passyunk seems to me like choosing Allegheny West on the North Side of Pittsburgh instead of Southside Flats--more densely built, but less urban bustle.
For D.C, Dupont Circle isn't a bad choice, but it is a little spread-out and gardenly. What about Adams Morgan proper, or someplace east of downtown like Chinatown?
Also, for LA, I suspect West Hollywood takes it, if that counts as LA.
More knowledgeable people than I have already taken up Chicago.
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