Placemaking Project Part 1
I am attracted to public places that are pleasing to the eyes, are clean, and are designed with a consistent theme throughout the place. The photo above is of the National Mall in Washington D.C. I love this place because the openness of the Mall surrounded by trees, water fountains, and historic buildings creates a beautiful scene. It is especially pretty in the fall. It is kept clean for the most part and the older buildings around it all look meaningful and important. I love the National Mall because not only is it attractive to look at, but there is also a sense of patriotism and history there. Public places that do not have the same appeal as the National Mall are usually rundown, dirty, and do not have any unique theme. They are normally boring places without anything special to give them that spark. The photo above is from Skid Row in Los Angeles, California. I think Skid Row is an unattractive place that I would normally avoid. It is different from places th...