empty save a few nearby residents walking their small dogs, that have been cooped up all day in downsized condo’s and flats.
Archive for the 'Urban~City' Category
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Sep
17
city park…
10
Mar
16
art covers function…
A local observation, that was pleasant, today in Portland, Oregon. We have adjacent to traffic intersections, governed by traffic signals, metal cabinets/boxes (house the controls & tech gizmos) that are usually a drab grey or light green and suitable for the ever present graffiti scroll of some covert ‘artist’. Today, I noticed a nicer presentation upon such a box…a typical Pacific NW Forest scene. It was a refreshing display…the only one like it I’ve seen thus far.
09
Aug
15
the glass ceiling….
29
Jul
15
bus stop…
an old love seat dumped
next to the lowly bus stop
go ahead, I’m passing
17
Jul
15
a door way..
you see an alleyway
the doorway just out of view
aggression oppressed
13
Jul
15
looming…
seeking civility
we recognize our dark side
push toward the light
19
Jun
15
Rise & Fall by Minoru Yamasaki
On a recent trip up to Seattle, Washington, I came upon the Rainier Tower (1977) with its unique base. A little research revealed the unique structure was designed by Minoru Yamasaki, a Seattle native and the principle designer of the World Trade Center (1970). Further, I learned the Rainier Tower and the surrounding structures are scheduled for demolition and a planned for new high rise will replace the Rainier Tower with its unique base.
Good News Clarification via Valerie Bunn: “I think you have misread the news article. Note that a new tower is planned to be built alongside of the present tower, not replacing it. If you look at the block from the 5th Avenue side you will see a low-rise building called Rainier Square, and that is the one scheduled to be demolished.”
