I love posts like this, giving us a brief look into one's life through daily snapshots.
We have a similar problem here in Brazil with old houses being brought down. There's no zoning laws in most cities, so beautiful architecture from 100 years ago is not viewed as worthy of preserving - they'd rather tear it down and build a three story building in its place. And there's usually a disregard for what's around, creating neighbourhoods that are a mish mash of styles.
The different styles often tell a story of human nature. It could be a sad one or just a story about ourselves. I don't know about Brazil, but in the Boston area we have more people than we have housing. My family currently rents and we have little chance of ever affording a home even once the children move out. I have two adult children who will likely need to stay with us for the rest of our lives due to disabilities. We cannot significantly downsize. Due to this housing crunch, we are seeing larger buildings to house more units inside them. Nothing for a family of our current size. That also means that the demographic in this city will see fewer families, lower enrollment in schools, inability of people to work where they live, etc. There are historic houses, but not every home can be historic. There really are no good solutions. If you don't build more housing units then prices go up further. There is no way to build new homes and have them be affordable in my area.
This impulse to destroy our architectural legacy for BIG AND SOULLESS is definitely something that makes me hate, absolutely hate, being a US citizen. The hatred of the past, the hatred of nature, and the unbridled love of money is just so depressing.
Also, you have nicer rivers where you live. We just have concrete slabs with a trickle down the middle.
I cringe when I see that developers buy up these small homes. Sometimes it truly is about money. I’ve actually met the family doing the building. At least they plan to live there and not flip it for a profit.
Your rivers sound sad. Well, hopefully you can enjoy pictures of my river, which isn’t pristine but it has some bright and beautiful moments and spaces.
Best of luck with the noise!
I love posts like this, giving us a brief look into one's life through daily snapshots.
We have a similar problem here in Brazil with old houses being brought down. There's no zoning laws in most cities, so beautiful architecture from 100 years ago is not viewed as worthy of preserving - they'd rather tear it down and build a three story building in its place. And there's usually a disregard for what's around, creating neighbourhoods that are a mish mash of styles.
The different styles often tell a story of human nature. It could be a sad one or just a story about ourselves. I don't know about Brazil, but in the Boston area we have more people than we have housing. My family currently rents and we have little chance of ever affording a home even once the children move out. I have two adult children who will likely need to stay with us for the rest of our lives due to disabilities. We cannot significantly downsize. Due to this housing crunch, we are seeing larger buildings to house more units inside them. Nothing for a family of our current size. That also means that the demographic in this city will see fewer families, lower enrollment in schools, inability of people to work where they live, etc. There are historic houses, but not every home can be historic. There really are no good solutions. If you don't build more housing units then prices go up further. There is no way to build new homes and have them be affordable in my area.
This impulse to destroy our architectural legacy for BIG AND SOULLESS is definitely something that makes me hate, absolutely hate, being a US citizen. The hatred of the past, the hatred of nature, and the unbridled love of money is just so depressing.
Also, you have nicer rivers where you live. We just have concrete slabs with a trickle down the middle.
I cringe when I see that developers buy up these small homes. Sometimes it truly is about money. I’ve actually met the family doing the building. At least they plan to live there and not flip it for a profit.
Your rivers sound sad. Well, hopefully you can enjoy pictures of my river, which isn’t pristine but it has some bright and beautiful moments and spaces.
Lovely. Good luck with your last MFA class! Sending hope and peace and support. xx ~ Mary
Thank you, Mary! I’ve been wanting to respond to the latest answers you and Eleanor did for Persephone. I have many things to say but not enough time…
I'll be waiting for when you do have time. xx
Beautiful pictures.
Thank you, David. I haven’t had much time to comment on your posts, but I’ve been reading them!