The Rise and Sprawl

Recent evenst and articles in the Freep have been getting me charged up about the vision or lack of it, towards the future of this city. I have posted this link before, but worth a revisit. Catch Dallas Hansen in the edit pages of Saturday Freep for more dialogue.

The Rise and Sprawl: "Wpg grinds you down - you grow tired of crappy transit, limited recreational opportunities, and the lack of amenities in the inner-city. You begin to imagine a world more civilized, the kind of place where you don't get the finger for riding a bicycle. A place with people on the streets, and endless variety of shops and services. The kind of place your 'cool' freinds have long since left the for. Wpg certainly has a progressive subculture... unfortunately you're the minority...
Anyone passionate about Wpg develops a love hate relationship with the city. Love for what Wpg used to be, and what it could be in the future. Hate for wasted potential and the mediocre vibe that permeates.
There's amazing architecture, beautiful inner-city neighborhoods, and a tolerant, earthiness about the population... Sadly however, Wpg has for the most part become a sprawling, empty, depressing place. There are pockets of street life, but they are few and far between. It's a great place to drive, and you're never far from easy parking, but well, who cares.' "