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Neighborhood
Walk-ability
is a rating of a number of elements that make walking in a particular
area not only possible, but enjoyable and inviting. Some of those
elements include high density, mixed income and mixed use, businesses and residences are located near each
other, access to parks and public spaces, a pedestrian-centric design,
and nearby schools and workplaces. The Lower Highlands Downtown Historic Neighborhood
has nearly all of those elements. It's a wonderful
place to walk, to explore and to discover hidden delights, like the
mural of downtown buildings painted on a fence that runs along a
driveway between Purchase and Cherry Streets. Painted on a fence owned by realtor Steve Camara
by Durfee High School students under the direction of Lydia Stein, the mural
highlights a number of familiar scenes and examples of the rich
architecture in the neighborhood. "This is an excellent example of
how art can make walking a true delight," noted Camara who would
like to see more murals similar to the
mural
projects done by Lydia Stein. Mr. Camara, co-chairs the
Lower
Highlands Historic Downtown Neighborhood Association which
sponsors an Arts
around the Block event
along Purchase Street every September. For more information, contact Mr.
Camara at 508-678-1463. |
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(Top row) The tops of familiar buildings depicted along the 100 foot fence include the steeple of the nearby Church of the Holy Spirit and the First Congregational Church. (Middle row) Street scenes reflect the surrounding neighborhood and depict walkers and cyclists. (Bottom row) Businesses along Purchase Street, including the now-closed Swede's Cafe and the St. James Irish Pub, are included in the colorful artwork. |
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