Such a beautiful reflection on time and place. As someone who has lived in the same unwalkable town for 20 years, I get what you mean. It’s different when there’s kids, because the walk around the neighborhood is like a great adventure!
Lol definitely have felt disdain for downtowns too, always tradeoffs — I think I’m trying to pin down what feels like “balance” but realizing it’s less of a checklist and more intuition
i just wish the city didnt butcher all the trees. no tree in the areas i frequent in downtown have low hanging branches. none! what’s a man to hang on then and do chin ups and monkey around for his fun and good health??
From one former-city-skeptic-turned-grateful-urban-dweller to another, this resonated deeply.
Can’t imagine an NYC without your energy!
I certainly miss living in the same city with you both!
Such a beautiful reflection on time and place. As someone who has lived in the same unwalkable town for 20 years, I get what you mean. It’s different when there’s kids, because the walk around the neighborhood is like a great adventure!
Totally! The well-connected neighborhood can be a walkable serendipity playground too!
I love walkable cities. The steps come naturally, easily and are not forced.
I must say, there is a certain allure of downtown toronto having so many things in walking distance. But i also dislike it greatly.
Lol definitely have felt disdain for downtowns too, always tradeoffs — I think I’m trying to pin down what feels like “balance” but realizing it’s less of a checklist and more intuition
i just wish the city didnt butcher all the trees. no tree in the areas i frequent in downtown have low hanging branches. none! what’s a man to hang on then and do chin ups and monkey around for his fun and good health??
That’s totally valid! I really dislike concrete jungles, feel lucky that I’ve got lots of trees around