Walking Tour Pictures
5 things that stood out
Sidewalks – as shown (2nd image) - the use of sidewalks for private/public use (mentioned in readings) protest/labor disputes/demonstration
On the first image, the notion and ideas of intended use of surveillance.
3rd picture – Shopping center at below grade level is something I think most people are not used seeing often more functional and displayed a more vibrant and attractive environment. They differed in their relation to the street, amount of sunlight coming in based on the angles and heights of buildings and the architectural design in general. Those plazas were in result more crowded and more crowded
The difference in factors relating to diverse places – Certain plazas were
The type of art displayed in various locations stood out as being more of a
coerced requirement to fill a void rather more spontaneous and artistic emergence of art.
Image of the city
Lynch studies pertained in many cased exclusively to the downtown area of
Los Angeles, which has undergone major structural changes (after the 80’s) since Lynch conducted his research with his book being published in the 60’s. Many landmarks have been maintained and inhibit today s stronger sense of place, together with an effort to improve the distinctive detailing of the boulevards and streets However, the “Lynchian districts” are today more visible than ever with its edges noting a strong distinction/segregation between the new corporate downtown, vs. the public sector and the Hispanic communities in the various areas of downtown. In terms of identity and structure, I believe the city is making a positive development to exhibit a greater sense of place with art, landmarks, developing districts and paths. However, although it is interesting to enter a world with different characteristics, the effort should be to put together the various components of downtown to create the whole. I think that the city being fueled by American ideal of a downtown, will continue to sustain and re-promote it self and become more imageable as a result with its inhabitants and tourists finding it more enjoyable and natural to take a tour in Los Angeles Downtown.