tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13529971.post4967664068109428864..comments2023-10-27T14:50:22.248-05:00Comments on intern[life]: the [young folks] talking about the [old style]ercwttmnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16077203928095959356noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13529971.post-27488145693283033112007-08-01T15:58:00.000-05:002007-08-01T15:58:00.000-05:00the good ole days aren't the same as they used to ...the good ole days aren't the same as they used to be. it was that post-war, space-age optimism. you can't buy that now.<BR/> <BR/>the old ladies on the bus are my favorite, always talking about a trip or social club or restaurant. this is extra entertaining when they have a chicago accent. <BR/><BR/>and i somewhat disagree with mr. kingsley. i think there are some planners and architects facilitating this social interaction. but designers with a suburban, automobile dominated vocabulary have little basis or incentive to do so. architecture that informs social interaction is still alive and well in the truly urban environment. <BR/><BR/>and for a truly unbeatable frozen custard experience, might i suggest g's frozen custard in topeka [1301 sw 6th]. try the brown bread. <BR/><BR/>this entry was especially charming. thank you eric.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03021533905165085758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13529971.post-3395255702593226872007-08-01T08:48:00.000-05:002007-08-01T08:48:00.000-05:00First off, don't ever stop wearing brute. Second, ...First off, don't ever stop wearing brute. Second, I think folks are still looking for direct social interaction with other people. I just don't think that planners and architects are facilitating it spatially. One example that sticks out in my mind is the Sheridan's Frozen Custard on 75th street (OP), a few blocks from our house. Sheridan's provides a great outdoor space for people to gather. The place is ALWAYS packed. Is it because their frozen custard is that good? I doubt it. It's because they've created a place where people can come hang out and run into people from the neighborhood. It's right on the street too, not tucked back in a parking lot somewhere. You can drive by and see who is there. Judging by the success of Sheridan's I'd say that the need for social interaction still and will always exist. However, the ability for developers, planners, and architects to facilitate this need may be fading fast.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com