This image is an outside view of the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. What grasps my interest about this city, not too far from us, is the fact it historically fought any attempts to bring a major highway into its borders. This may seem somewhat inconvenient to some as it adds minor difficulty in maneuvering around the city with a vehicle. But to the citizens of D.C., this was immensely beneficial as it kept the city walkable and easy to get around, leading to the survival of its urban life. Meanwhile, cities across the river like Falls Church and Arlington have to rely heavily on car-based transportation due to multi-laned expressways like I-495 and I-66 running throughout them.
This is very insightful. I also find the subject of public transportation and walkable cities very interesting. I think it’s something that the people who live in the suburbs forget about because we are not used to being able to walk places safely. I’m excited to read your essay and see the insights you will bring to this topic.
This is excellently written! The descriptive approach to public transport as well as DC and its walkability are definitely appealing, especially when we live so close to the city. It’s also nice to have a city that isn’t completely reliant on car based transport because it helps with pollution and the environment. I can’t wait to see more :)!
I like your writing style and how it reflects easygoing transportation in the capitol. I always thought it was interesting that D.C. not only avoided major highways but skyscrapers as well. The structure of the capitol and what it represents as the architectural bridge and example of democratic ideals may have also influenced the height of buildings and the lack of cluttered highways. It’ll be interesting to see what conclusions you arrive to!