Nice article on urban office to residential. It got me thinking of my city, Cincinnati, and how historic districts that have been rundown are being revitalized while maintaining the historic character. OTR (Over the Rhine) is a historic district that was home to abandoned and rundown late 19th century buildings, and over the past 20 years has been transformed into a mix of residential, retail, and entertainment, including multiple breweries. OTR was famous for housing 15 breweries in the 1800's. It now brings in money from all over the Cinci metro area 7 days a week, and provides thousands of jobs to primary downtown residents. Low rent housing surrounds the OTR district allowing local residents to work in the district and not commute. This is just one of many areas in the city that is being revitalized and much of the new downtown housing is affordable for middle income residents. Here is a link if interested in further reading.
I never realized there was a name to the 5-over-1s. In the Twin Cities it does seem like they have built a significant amount of these buildings in the past 5 to 10 years and they almost all look exactly the same (very similar to the picture you posted).
If you are looking for any book recommendations about low-income housing specifically, there is a book called Evicted by Matthew Desmond that does an amazing job showing the reader the impact that poverty and housing insecurity can have on a person.
I also recently learned more about the trucking industry through a book called the Secret Life of Groceries and I agree with you that my relationship is impersonal with the indiustry. I grew up knowing friends that had dads that were long haul truckers and yet somehow completely failed to understand how huge the industry is and just how many people are involved in getting things from place to place.
Thoughtful, precise, and broad all at the same time. It’s refreshing to read about a variety of issues that touch on so many different subjects and ideas.
Nice article on urban office to residential. It got me thinking of my city, Cincinnati, and how historic districts that have been rundown are being revitalized while maintaining the historic character. OTR (Over the Rhine) is a historic district that was home to abandoned and rundown late 19th century buildings, and over the past 20 years has been transformed into a mix of residential, retail, and entertainment, including multiple breweries. OTR was famous for housing 15 breweries in the 1800's. It now brings in money from all over the Cinci metro area 7 days a week, and provides thousands of jobs to primary downtown residents. Low rent housing surrounds the OTR district allowing local residents to work in the district and not commute. This is just one of many areas in the city that is being revitalized and much of the new downtown housing is affordable for middle income residents. Here is a link if interested in further reading.
http://cincy.com/home/neighborhoods/parms/1/hood/over-the-rhine/page/history.html
Looking forward to your next post.
I really like this, keep it up!
I never realized there was a name to the 5-over-1s. In the Twin Cities it does seem like they have built a significant amount of these buildings in the past 5 to 10 years and they almost all look exactly the same (very similar to the picture you posted).
If you are looking for any book recommendations about low-income housing specifically, there is a book called Evicted by Matthew Desmond that does an amazing job showing the reader the impact that poverty and housing insecurity can have on a person.
I also recently learned more about the trucking industry through a book called the Secret Life of Groceries and I agree with you that my relationship is impersonal with the indiustry. I grew up knowing friends that had dads that were long haul truckers and yet somehow completely failed to understand how huge the industry is and just how many people are involved in getting things from place to place.
Thoughtful, precise, and broad all at the same time. It’s refreshing to read about a variety of issues that touch on so many different subjects and ideas.
I.LOVE.THIS! Looking forward to more from you! ❤️
Very well constructed. A nice blend of intellectual and revelation. And spiced with Aubrey Plaza.