Wealthy Heights: Architectural Analysis

Rd 145 soon became an integral part of everyday life in Birdseye, Indiana. Home to multiple general stores, a variety of hometown restaurants,and a hall for the Modern Woodmen of America (Huff 1), this edifice served as a gathering place for all residents, past and present, throughout its 123 year lifetime. Now nearing the end of its lifecycle once again, this unique building awaits the chance to undergo an extensive restoration to reveal its former grandeur, because as Helmut Jahn once said, “Every building is a prototype. No two are alike,” (Demakis 12). Preserving this crumbling Italianate gem will not only provide a cultural hotspot for the town of Birdseye; it will give residents the opportunity to learn about the structure’s illustrious past and the history of the town itself while also telling the stories of many past residents and the challenges they

Lynnwood, Washington is not unlike many of the medium sized cities within the United States. With a population of roughly 36,000 people, the area has characteristics that correspond to both large and small cities. For one, the area is small enough to allow intimate relationships between those within the community. However, the city is large enough to allow for anonymity in regards to daily life, if an individual so chooses. Both these characteristics provide Lynnwood with a unique experience relative to its other Washington state counterparts. The streets, much like other small cities are very clean. The community being very intimate in regards to their relationships with one another have pride in the appearance of their city. This is very much unlike many large cities where individuals are so overwhelmed with daily life, that they often neglect the aesthetics appeal of their city. Instead they rely on third parties such as the state or local government to lead these initiatives. This does not occur at Lynnwood, which is very prideful about its cleanliness, appeal, and look. In addition, another small city benefit that is derived from the Lynnwood community is that of space and privacy. Typically, in very densely populated, large cities, homes tend to be clustered. With very few exceptions, large cities

This project focuses on redesigning a complex environment for living, which is upgrading Moss Park in downtown Toronto to provide a better living environment for its residents. Discussing the following elements will approach it: Accept situation, analyze, define, ideate, select, implement, and evaluate.

Levittown project was taken up in the U.S. after the end of Second World War, with the aim of providing mass housing facilities to people in the wake of increasing urbanization and problems of accommodating large population in limited urban area (Friedman. 1995). The first of Levittown apartments were constructed on Long Island, New York and they symbolized the modern trends of urbanization and housing developments (Clapson. 2003). This paper shall study the impact of Levittown project on trends of further urbanization and analyze the aesthetics of design and development involved in it.

Gentrification is a practice that cultivates social displacement. This change is revealed in the change of the neighborhoods environmental aesthetics, engrossed by the belief that a rebirth of the older city was in the making.

This paper will discuss the social and political controversy of gentrification and its impact on low income neighborhoods. The term “gentrification” will be defined using scholarly resources. Research will also be conducted to determine whether gentrification has a negative or positive impact on low income neighborhoods. The goal of the paper will be to answer the following question: “How does gentrification of urban neighborhoods impact its residents?” This paper will uncover the many aspects of gentrification and provide clarity as to whether it can be seen as neighborhood revitalization or a strategic business move. Theoretical frameworks from proponents and opponents of gentrification will be highlighted to provide more information for

The apartment building at 67-35 Ridge Blvd. was simple, yet elegant. It was one of the oldest buildings on the block, even withstanding the fact that most of the buildings in my neighborhood were far from their youth. Bay Ridge, my neighborhood, was founded by the first Dutch settlers in the mid-17th century. The land was initially used for farming and agriculture, until the 1830’s when the population boomed and housing development began. My quaint building was built in 1931 and it still has, to this day, its 18th century crystal, chandelier hanging in the lobby. It’s also the only building that hs a doorman waiting for you every morning with a smile. That isn’t to say that I grew up rich, in fact, my family has always been on the lowest rung of the financial ladder. My mom was Kalish’s, the building’s owner, Mitzvah and never raised the rent for her when it was mandatory for

Jacobs addresses the most common idea of city planning as beautification and questions the effect it has on restoring a neighborhood. Jacobs states “Handsome is as Handsome does. All that glitters are not gold” (Jacobs 15). As much as the city can be beautified and full of parks and land it does not make up for the needs of the people. Jacob provides the example of a housing project and a lawn; Everyone in the housing project was upset and seem to have an opinion on having a lawn, when someone finally asked why and bothered to listen to the people, they realized that the people wanted a space to come together but unfortunately no one had bothered to ask.

Gentrification is a generalized term for the influx of wealthy people into a poor area whom transform its culture and character. The rise in wealth correlates to the increased property values and rent which end up driving the less wealthy population out of the city. Often times the term is used to explain the displacement of poor communities by rich outsiders, which assigns a negative connotation to gentrification. However, the process by which a community becomes “gentrified” is intricate and has its pros and cons. Experts agree that before an area can be gentrified it must go through a period of disinvestment, where older buildings are unkempt and start to deteriorate, business start moving out, and the average income levels fall. While some neighborhoods develop a strong sense of community others turn to urban despair.

As citizens have been living through the hazards of others over buying their homes or having their homes removed to another area by the government, many people in other communities has struggled to maintain to keep property of homes that they’ll feel comfortable living. Though some believe gentrification ameliorates poverty-stricken neighborhoods, gentrification increases prices of homes and rent and extrude tenants from their homes. Some may argue that gentrification enhance the community by making the neighborhood cleaner and safer however, those who agree with the process of gentrification fail to realize that residents who are living comfortably in their homes are being forced into making unwanted changes. For example, as people homes

I picked this specific category because I am a well-rounded student who is very involved in her school and her community. I currently have four leadership positions at my school and I also internship at a Mid-City Can and organization that devoted to helping the community of City heights reach its full

Gentrification, a very controversial topic that has just recently been brought to the surface in the past few years, is “the process of renovating and improving a house or district so that it conforms to middle-class taste” (“Gentrification”). The two central arguments behind gentrification reflect its deeply political controversy. One side of the political spectrum argues that gentrification decreases the rate of crime and increases a neighborhood’s value, while the other side argues that gentrification is a form of institutionalized racism that replaces low-income families and dramatically increases rates of homelessness.

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines architecture as the art or science of designing and creating buildings. Almost all locations around the world have at least one or several buildings that are of historical significance or greatly admired. These buildings not only identify its citizens and government, but the state. Through architecture it’s safe to say that one can measure many things about the culture, lifestyle, creativity, and social structure. In this paper I will be comparing and contrasting two structures located Miami, Florida.

The futurist approach is a small step in the direction we have been pursuing as architects for the most part the twenty-first century: ecological design. Another key point that has been discussed, is the communities optimistic attempt to convey an efficient economic situation within such planned contemporary development. A bold decision of that time, in relation to the drastic absence of affordable housing during the 60’s and their place in America’s struggling urban lexicon (Neglia 2016). The design stages were well underway until a major setback in 1965 which effectively put the project out of service for good.

In essence, historic preservation roots collective memory in a physical, tangible space. To many scholars, memory in this context is not simply information that is recalled and retold (qtd. in Till 11). Instead, it is the act of continuously finding and contextualizing history by means of physical space. Preservation of historical architecture is therefore unique, as it juxtaposes this history and memory with the surrounding modern world. This highlights the importance of preserving history through architecture, rather than museums, textbooks, and archives alone. By preserving the physical remnants of a city’s dark history, residents and passersby are forced to confront this history nondeliberately. Moreover, according to Rudy J. Koshar, a preserved site must maintain some present value or purpose. This is particularly relevant when considering the preservation of buildings or sites which represent a history that is controversial or shameful, as it is important to balance the shame evoked by this space with the benefits of its preservation.