Cleveland — City of contrasts

September 8th, 2010

Like other rustbelt cities, Cleveland is a complicated mix of beauty and misery, with attempts at revitalization and urban renewal struggling against the effects of abandoned industry and declining population. How we got to this point and what to do about it are hot topics in these times, and President Obama has evidently decided Cleveland is a good place to try to drum up some support and enthusiasm, so he’ll be giving a speech there later today. Popular wisdom says that his failure to put a fire in the belly of the people will have us running back to the arms of those who brought us to this dance. The choice: limited, cautious plans that don’t ever seem to be enough, or no plans whatsoever … what a conundrum.

I will leave it to others to discuss the politics and implications offered by Cleveland’s example, and simply say that I think it’s a beautiful place, and would love to spend some more time there.

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4 Responses to “Cleveland — City of contrasts”

  1. 1 Leslie Tucker Jenison
    September 8th, 2010 at 10:02 pm

    Stunning photos, Deidre. So nice to meet you in Cleveland.
    Leslie

  2. 2 Victoria
    September 12th, 2010 at 11:28 am

    Fabulous shots, Deidre. I had so hoped to get back into the city to explore some of the older sections, but we would up exploring elsewhere. I hope to get back there one day, as I found it full of wonder.

  3. 3 Deidre
    September 13th, 2010 at 11:12 pm

    Thanks, Leslie & Victoria. Enjoyed meeting you both as well. Hope our paths cross again some day.

  4. 4 pat dolan
    October 25th, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    Great inspirational photos. I’m particularly drawn to the rusty stuff… and rural buildings.

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