ANGRY CAT! Speaking of messes, this is not clutter; it's art. 70 degrees and sunny! Break out the shorts and sandals, honey. We're a goin' walkin'! Here's East Chestnut Street in East Rochester. A sure sign of spring were all the softball and baseball games taking place as East Rochester School.
The entrance to Edmund Lyon Park More baseball, this time at Lyon Park. There's a pretty interesting neighborhood and the southeastern portion of the village. It seems the developer was trying to create a modern elf village, which these houses don't appropriately show... Sorry... Our first flower at the new house. Not bad little Daffodil. When I came home today there were a whole row of these guys ready to pop. I wonder what else will pop up in our yard? That's all from Rochester.
These are some sketches of the Historic Four Corners of Penfield, which is where I live near the intersection of Penfield Rd and Five Mile Line Rd. It's a place rich in history (which there is more detail about at: http://www.penfield.org/index.php?pr=dpt-historian-past) and a great place to walk with lots of small businesses and access to parks and trails.
Continued from Panorama Valley: Part I The Panorama Valley redevelopment creates a traditional Upstate New York neighborhood while preserving and enhancing current green space. Today, there is abundant open space between the strip mall and Irondequoit Creek that is underutilized. This area is ignored and neglected as no windows view this space and it is lined with dumpsters, used tires, and other refuse. New and refurbished buildings will be designed to face both the street and the new Panorama Park.
Current view of open space behind strip malls
New buildings will be designed to face both the street and the park. Along the park is a promenade to encourage foot traffic and restaurants. The lawn area provides ample space for personal recreation and community activities with the stage for theater, concerts, etc. This aeriel view of the Irondequoit Creek area shows its underuse. The side facing the creek of all the buildings are windowless and used for loading docks and dumpsters.
Current view of Irondequoit Creek between Panorama Plaza and Panorama Creek Drive
With a few changes, this area could be a great asset. Rebuilding the dilapidated structures to the north to face the park and street would be valuable spaces for restaurants, boutiques, and a hotel. A tree-lined promenade would link businesses to the creek and parking. Existing trails along the creek should be preserved and connected to a community garden in the western portion and a lawn with a stage in the eastern portion. Inviting gateways along Panorama Trail and an improved connection to the trails that follow the creek toward Linear/Channing Park.
Example of an entrance to Panorama Valley Park from Panorama Trail.
The Panorama Valley redevelopment is designed to restore a worn out strip mall into a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood. This regional destination will have housing, offices, shops, entertainment, parks, and civic centers within easy walking distance. A traditional Upstate community with contemporary amenities.
The town center (Panorama Trail and Penfield Road) will be a gathering spot for friends and families to enjoy a meal, relax, and participate in retail activities. From there, you can go in any direction to visit one of the many fine cafes, restaurants, or boutiques. Perhaps catch a movie at the theater or find a gift before you leave the hotel.
Current satellite view of Panorama Plaza and surrounding development
Structure redevelopment for Panorama Valley with green space preserves surrounding the area to protect Irondequoit and Allens Creeks watershed leading into the Irondequoit Bay.
Panorama Valley will be an inviting place by using quality design, renewable materials, and environmentally sensitive to the nearby creek watersheds. Pedestrian and bike use will be encouraged to improve the quality of life for residents and business owners.
Current situation of Panorama Trail
Redevelopment of Panorama Trail
Green space and historic preservation are vital to this area. Irondequoit Creek and Allens Creek are home to rainbow trout and spawning salmon along with various kinds of amphibians and reptiles. The old growth forests contain a variety of songbirds, owls, deer, and other woodland creatures. Wildflowers and several protected classes of flora make this area unique. This land is of historic significance to the Iroquois Native Americans and site of early industrial development of European settlers.
One of the many unique water features found nearby
Panorama Valley continues the Upstate New York tradition of village living and an entrepreneurial business climate. Plenty of activities and parks for families to enjoy. And ways to celebrate the natural and cultural heritage that defines the region. To see more about the Panorama Valley redevelopment, please visit: Panorama Valley: Part II
Not what I intended to pick up the last time I went to Target. But, this was a bargain. Benji: The Deluxe Collection with three movies and 3 TV episodes! Went down to the Corn Hill neighborhood to check out the art festival. Nothing like free food samples. And yes, it was delicious enough to fight this mob to get to. The construction at work continues. He's a pic I stole from the Lollypop Farm facebook page. They busted through the walls of our current vet clinic as a part of building the new clinic. Good stuff and good times...
Frances hanging out at Damanda & Kevin's apartment before we all head out for Alice Won's b-day party
Brent hanging out with Bruno
Angela, Brent, Nick, & Noah in Kevin and Damanda's huge kitchen
Angela and Frances
This evening's host; Damanda
The party was moved over to Lemmings on Damen just south of Armitage where Alice Won was partying with some other folks and more Muskegon Exiles.
Frances cutting Noah out of their picture together
Doesn't she look like the B-day girl? I'll admit, this isn't a good one of you... sorry...
Megan and Brent. They were having some kind of philosophical conversation about something. Probably about Death Race 2000, which was on TV (a highly suggested movie from me).
Noah, Frances, and myself. Sorry Frances, we didn't realized it was suppose to be one of "those" photos...
Here we go!
Nick, Karli, and Mike, who is drinking Iron City Beer: Lemming's featured "shit can of the month for $2.25"
Frances and Damanda with some button things from the birthday cupcakes or something.
Damanda's new MySpace photo
Me and the B-day girl; Alice Won. This is a much nicer picture of you!!!
Me, Noah, Alice, Megan, & Frances. Megan, we should have this one printed and placed on the wall.
Ahhh, the heaven's have opened up. God looked down on his lonely planet and saw people suffering from a difficult winter. Those poor Chicagoans cowering under blankets on their couches. And, with an effortless drag of his finger he cleared away the clouds and drew up warm winds from the south. He was indeed great. Or, something like that....
Church on Humboldt/Sacramento Blvd.
Just off the Blvd
Logan and Sacramento
Taken a few days later. I didn't realize this until now. But, I think it's the same photo from 2 above, but a slightly different angle...
High art graffiti at a construction site on Kedzie south of Montrose
Chicago Bears van I found on the northside. Chicagoans love their bears. You'd know that if you saw Top Chef: Chicago last night. Did you see "the Refrigerator?" He's so awesome. I want to be his friend. Megan and I laugh about an interview he was ... "I go feesshin'... with my buuuudddies..." Now, I can add him yelling at the little Asian guy "Com'on man and just gimme the ribs."
Perfect BBQ weather last night (except for the hurricane force wind early on). Blue's not sure about this "outdoors" room of the apartment. Just look at the fear in his eyes.
Karli breaking in the new grill with Tennessee
Tennessee's face shot. He's going to be a famous actor like everyone else. Only, he'll be successful!
Though the eyes of a dog...
Cliff, SME, and Tennessee. One big happy family
SME at twilight.
Damanda, Tyler, SME, Cliff, and Tennessee BBQing
You may remember Junior from my last blog fixing his bike with me. During the BBQ, he discovered he could hang out with us if he leaned out his second floor window. Here his is in his Mexican wrestling mask and action figures. He also attacked me in the mask on North Ave. before I knew he had it too and I thought I was going to fight the 9 (?) year old. He's quickly becoming one of my favorite kids...
Lady showing why she's a fat 20lbs cat. Here she's stealing Nick's tall shot glass of milk...
HERE'S A COUGAR THAT SOMEHOW ROAMED CHICAGO FOR A FEW DAYS IN THE ROSCOE VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD, WHICH IS BETWEEN WHERE MEGAN AND I LIVE!!!
