1 September 2009 | Philly Skyline
The dual vision of decay and merciless expansion prompted Calvino’s meditation. He no longer thought the city livable: so many “dead branches” (such evocative phrasing!), so many possible futures not achieved, opportunities squandered.
18 January 2008 | Philly Skyline
There is a city along a river a hundred miles or so inland from the ocean. At times grand and ambitious — it has been a trading center for centuries — the city boasts a growing skyline. It is a large and bustling place but has been careful to preserve its traditional streetscape too, ancient architecture, and a neighborhood-based culture.