JRose_Prose

     Last class, it was decided that I should begin to think more broadly about the city and its relationship with water in general. Due to last week's travel I'd like to start with Los Angeles. Some questions I now have to address are;  What differs in the relationships between water by city? Are certain aspects similar, or do they vary more on the basis of culture, weather, and other circumstances? What specifically is the relationship between American cities and water, and what sort of relationships could we benefit from that other countries have already created? How can we protect our freshwater supply, and still utilize it in public spaces?      These guidelines will be used in every analysis of each major city in the coming weeks. For American cities I'd like to analyze New York City, Chicago, Miami, Philadelphia, Denver, Anchorage, and Washington D.C. I have chosen these due to the fact that I have travelled to all of them at this point, so it w...

     Living on the water has always been a popular notion, but waterfront properties are usually on the pricier side. This is what has fueled the idea of houseboats and other structures to become directly-on-the-water residences. It allows for the slightly less fortunate to find a way around having to pay for any land or preexisting home whatsoever, and still gives the same benefits. While this is all fine and dandy there is also a large downside that must be explored when considering living on the water.       Last week, I looked into the rise and fall of Seattle's houseboats, and how they have been completely limited due to new city codes. This week I'd like to expand my range of research abroad. I started with; What is the largest community on the water in the world? The answer is the community of Makoko in Lagos, Nigeria considered to be the "Venice of Africa" this community is home to an estimated 250,000 people. No one knows for sure how many peo...

     Growing up I was on a swim team and became a lifeguard. Every time I've gone to the beach or a pool I'll spend 90% of my time in the water. I have always had a love for swimming, and am very interested in cheaper alternatives to living on the water. This research would motivate me to explore those alternatives, and learn about floating communities around the world. How do they operate? Could they be more affordable? With rising sea levels, would it allow costal cities to last longer than expected? Finding solutions to these questions could allow for more people who cannot afford to buy property near a beach/bayfront to learn how to create a completely self sustainable floating home literally on the water! Anyone interested in living on the water would be interested, especially if its a cheaper alternative than the typical expensive beach/bay home.      I'd like to begin in Seattle Washington, where it all began in the United States. Here is a short tim...