People focus a lot on the landmark comercial buildings, statues, parks, etc. of their beloved cities. But what really makes a city is it's people. And the people live in the residential areas. What is the nicest residential neighborhood in your city? Post pictures if you can please!

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/trizkutt/MichaelsPics282.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/trizkutt/MichaelsPics180.jpg

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b287/trizkutt/MichaelsPics098.jpg

Albany Park.

http://neighborhoods.chicago.il.us/a/Albany_Park/p0009.600x600.jpg

http://neighborhoods.chicago.il.us/a/Albany_Park/p0005.600x600.jpg

Rogers Park.

http://neighborhoods.chicago.il.us/a/Rogers_Park/p0013.600x600.jpg

http://neighborhoods.chicago.il.us/a/Rogers_Park/p0023.600x600.jpg

Hyde Park.

http://neighborhoods.chicago.il.us/a/Hyde_Park/p0045.600x600.jpg

http://neighborhoods.chicago.il.us/a/Hyde_Park/p0001.600x600.jpg

There's a lot of beautiful buildings in Bronzeville, too--although I'm not sure it would qualify as the nicest neighborhood in the city--but I couldn't find suitable pictures.

In Columbus, for a nice urban residentian area, it has to be the Short North.

Short North

http://urbanohio.com/OhioSkylinesPics/CentralOhio/Columbus/Neighborhoods/ShortNorth/ShortNorth16.jpg

http://urbanohio.com/OhioSkylinesPics/CentralOhio/Columbus/Neighborhoods/ShortNorth/ShortNorth31.jpg

http://urbanohio.com/OhioSkylinesPics/CentralOhio/Columbus/Neighborhoods/ShortNorth/ShortNorth19.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/suburbanmonkey50/Columbus/036.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/suburbanmonkey50/Columbus/043.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/suburbanmonkey50/Columbus/030.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/suburbanmonkey50/Columbus/081.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v132/suburbanmonkey50/Columbus/086.jpg

Histroic Hood German Village

http://www.bulkimagehost.com/uploads/4565196588.jpg

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http://www.bulkimagehost.com/uploads/9949ad0cc0.jpg

http://www.bulkimagehost.com/uploads/108c9ca428.jpg

photos: urbanohio.com

BEVERLY HILLS / BEL-AIR

http://www.nbhtravel.com/LosAngeles/beverly%20hills%20sign.jpg

http://www.regnatarajan.com/_photos/06beverlyhillscityhall2.jpg

http://roadtrip.arcticcircle.ca/2003/P7173744.JPG

http://roadtrip.arcticcircle.ca/2003/P7173765.JPG

http://roadtrip.arcticcircle.ca/2003/P7173773.JPG

http://roadtrip.arcticcircle.ca/2003/P7173794.JPG

http://roadtrip.arcticcircle.ca/2003/P7173762.JPG

http://www.oma-la.com/images/fairbanks1.jpg

http://www.seeing-stars.com/Images/slides/RobinsonGardensLawn.JPG

http://images.forbes.com/images/2004/08/09/how1_420x286.jpg

http://newsaskew.com/onlocation/jerseygirl/image_04.jpg

http://www.fleureveryours.bigstep.com/DSCN0562.jpg

http://www.osmanrealtors.com/images/coverhouse-showcase1.jpg

http://www.osmanrealtors.com/properties/propertyimages/Beverly-Blimp06-600.jpg

http://www.osmanrealtors.com/properties/propertyimages/Beverly-viewfromfront01.jpg

http://www.osmanrealtors.com/properties/propertyimages/Beverly-courtyard03.jpg



http://pictures.galenfrysinger.com/us/homes21.jpg

http://pictures.galenfrysinger.com/us/homes15.jpg

http://pictures.galenfrysinger.com/us/homes10.jpg

http://www.davidkramer.com/home-of-legends/front.jpg

http://roadtrip.arcticcircle.ca/2003/P7173782.JPG

Detroit has quite a few nice residential neighborhoods. I picked ten that I thought featured a good variety of styles.

http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/map.jpg

Corktown
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/corktown1.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/corktown2.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/corktown3.jpg

Midtown
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/midtown1.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/midtown2.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/midtown3.jpg

West Canfield
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/westcanfield1.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/westcanfield2.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/westcanfield3.jpg


Woodbridge
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/woodbridge1.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/woodbridge2.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/woodbridge3.jpg

West Village
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/westvillage1.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/westvillage2.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/westvillage3.jpg

New Center Commons
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/newcentercommons1.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/newcentercommons2.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/newcentercommons3.jpg

Boston Edison
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/bostonedison1.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/bostonedison2.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/bostonedison3.jpg

Indian Village
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/indianvillage1.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/indianvillage2.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/indianvillage3.jpg

Joseph Berry
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/josephberry1.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/josephberry2.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/josephberry3.jpg

Sherwood Forest
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/sherwoodforest1.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/sherwoodforest2.jpg
http://www.downriverdetroit.net/waynecounty/detroit/neighborhoods/sherwoodforest3.jpg

There are quite a few more like East English Village, Arden Park, and particularly Palmer Woods (Detroit's most exclusive neighborhood). And before anyone asks, every single one of these neighborhoods are within the city limits of Detroit.

Chicago (and environs)

WestTown: The residential stock varies in this neighborhood as much as the eclectic stores. Greystones, redstones, prairie style, victorian. From the bizarre terra cotta Ukranian Village homes to the Workmen's shacks, its one hell of a mix here.

Bronzeville: Two words, king drive

Lincoln Park: Area chock full of ornate redstone and greystone 2-flats, scattered within highrises and apt buildings

Gold Coast: Same thing as Lincoln Park but more ornate.

Hyde Park: Has one of the better collections of apartments buildings on the lakefront.

Archer Heights: Prairie style bungalows galore.

Oak Park: Can't deny this one with its extensive collection of FLW homes.

I'm partial to urban dwellings so I rarely focus on areas of Mansions, but if I were to include some, I'd throw in East Evanston and the rest of the North Shore.

Id say Pacific Heights..20 Billonaires in one neighborhood cant be wrong I guess.

http://www.citybirds.com/Digital%20Photos%2004/TheMarina01.jpg

http://www.citybirds.com/Digital%20Photos%2004/CityHills01.jpg

http://www.citybirds.com/Digital%20Photos%2001/Pacific%20Heights%20Homes%2001.jpg

http://www.citybirds.com/Digital%20Photos%2003/BayFortMason.jpg

http://www.citybirds.com/DigitalPhotos07/PacificHeights10.jpg

http://www.citybirds.com/DigitalPhotos08/Lafayette2004-03.jpg

http://www.citybirds.com/DigitalPhotos16/StreetScene05.jpg

^20 billionaires in pac heights? Thats ridiculous. Although I can believe it.

St. Louis's Central West End (where I live):

http://stlpics.homestead.com/files/assortedcitypics/abcroof4.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/23828655.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/23828680.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/23828678.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/23828684.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/23828673.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/25996085.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/25996095.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/25996267.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/25996358.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/25996525.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/25996824.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/25996840.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/27955196.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/27955332.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/27955329.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/32148249.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/37284319.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/37284320.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/37284316.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/37284324.jpg

http://stlpics.homestead.com/files/cwe17.jpg

http://stlpics.homestead.com/files/cwe18.jpg

http://stlpics.homestead.com/files/cwe2.jpg

http://stlpics.homestead.com/files/cwe22.jpg

http://stlpics.homestead.com/files/cwe3.jpg

http://stlpics.homestead.com/files/stl4/buckinghamct.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/jivecity/image/23255958.jpg

^20 billionaires in pac heights? Thats ridiculous. Although I can believe it.
Not to veer to much off topic cause the pictures so far are great, from all places, but there are probably more then 20 now. Personally my favorite area of The City is North Beach/Telegraph Hill-more exciting.

Well, I guess since it is my thread, I should show off my city's (Rochester, NY) best neighborhoods.

Here are some of the other nice neighborhoods in the City of Rochester. They are almost all in in the Southeastern area of the city.

The Park Avenue area..
http://www.math.rochester.edu/graduate/life/off_campus_housing/Park_Avenue__Oxford_Street.JPG
http://www.parkavenuerealtors.com/listfiles/143parkavenueexterior_small.jpg
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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/parkav.jpg
http://www.park-avenue.org/images/2001_fest/hogans.jpg
http://www.park-avenue.org/images/2001_fest/dutch_mkt.jpg
This one is for sale
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/Sibley.jpg

http://www.hannaproperties.com/images/buildings/harvard.jpg
These are all for sale in the Park Avenue area too
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http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/house.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/32tracystreetexteriorMLS.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/763harvardexterior1.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/exterior1_2.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/exterior1_1.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5191610.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/515851.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5230631.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5228770.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5205880.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5160660.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5170640.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5207220.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5225040.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5031720.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5163660.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5225200.jpg


The Browncroft Neighborhood in the far east of the city is also very nice most of the homes date from the 1920's...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/browncrofth2.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/browncrofth1.jpg


These Houses in Browncroft are all also for sale
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/browncroft.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/523729.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/516919.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5158310.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5134980.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5212790.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5213150.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5176731.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5199710.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5173990.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5158820.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5161850.jpg


These two houses up for sale are in the still nice, but less celebrated Maplewood Neighborhood in the NW quadrant of the city...

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5237360.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a221/nixter369/5240710.jpg

(all of the houses for sale were found on Rochestercityliving.com real estate section)

San Diego's more desirable areas -

LA JOLLA
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/NOON12.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/BRIZX1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/118037a.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/115067a.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/119380a.gif

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/main344.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/119078A.jpg

RANCHO SANTA FE
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/DOUG51.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/118799a.gif

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/119402a.gif

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/114879a.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/7045ElVueloDelEsteAerialLowResmed.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/brizoliscrescentiaaerialb.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/EARL1.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/MARQZ11.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/6875ElCaminoDelNorteAerialmedium.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/117350a.jpg

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http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/GREGORY_1a.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/ACF2C5.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/119426a.gif

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/118814A.jpg

CORONADO
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/118464A.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/main357.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/POUNC6.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/POUNDS_6a.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/118555A.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/118665A.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/rancho-lajolla/118473a.jpg

God, California is the best.

Clarify-- is this thread asking for a city's nicest residential 'hood, or a metro area's? If we open it up to suburbs it's a whole different ballgame. LaJolla is beautiful, but it isn't San Diego proper. Most of the other pics are from central cities.

Exactly. The pics should be of city proper.

LaJolla is beautiful, but it isn't San Diego proper. Most of the other pics are from central cities.

Most aren't aware that La Jolla is a neighborhood of San Diego, while Rancho Santa Fe is an unincorporated area located within the city limits. It's my bad for including Coronado, since it's a separate city across the bay from downtown SD.

In Indy I would have to say Meridian-Kessler or the Old Northside.

Yeah, this is supposed to be a "in the city limits" thread.

http://mq-mapgend.websys.aol.com/?e=9&GetMapDirect=Gme5diw%2ca%3a9u12%3b%40%24xl%2dy5q472%26%3d2n0%2dtwuw72%26f%4059yz0g%40t%269r7sd4%24a0670%26u2gu%2c2%3a9672%3b%40b20w%24%3a%26%40%24xl%2dyxd072%26%3d2n0%2d1nl472%26%40%24nq67%261%2c%240062%3a%26

God, California is the best.

AAAAMEN. everywhere else looks so brown/gray and dull.. ;)

^^ Gimme a break. There is WAY more to the world than California, many more places have much more to offer. Not that it isn't nice, but far from super superior.

The only time it's grey and dull here in Minneapolis as well as the rest of the Eastern half of the US is in the dead of winter. See, out east (on the other side of the Sierra Nevadas) we have this wonderful phenomenon called "Seasons." Southern Californians fail to grasp such a complex concept.

Southern California would be grey, brown, and dull, as well as very dusty year-round if it weren't for your man-made aquaducts and irrigation channels. As far as Southern California goes, it was never meant for natural human settlement.

See, out east (on the other side of the Sierra Nevadas) we have this wonderful phenomenon called "Seasons." Southern Californians fail to grasp such a complex concept.
Don't think we have seasons? During the fall and winter, I drive 45 minutes into the mountains and see the fall colors and to play around in the snow. Am I really missing out on something because I never have to shovel snow or rake leaves at home? I've heard both chores are overrated. I think it's too bad you can't watch the sunset over the ocean every once in awhile.



As far as Southern California goes, it was never meant for natural human settlement.
And winters in Minnesota are so much better for natural human settlement?

As if an isolated wilderness location has anything on witnessing the changes within an actual city.

http://www.streetsandsoul.com/roundup/roundup021.jpg
http://www.streetsandsoul.com/june/june316.jpg

I don't shovel snow either. I live in an apartment near commuter rail and the EL. 24 hour service too. $1.75, high gas prices or not.

And, I can drive to places with "colorful architecture" if I want to:

http://www.coastergallery.com/1999/bull4.jpg

too bad, I don't feel the need to drive to places. If I'm driving somewhere, its going to be way out of my region to another city, which is 18 times more interesting than wildlife.

AAAAMEN. everywhere else looks so brown/gray and dull.. ;)
A perfect example of someone who is closeminded.

The only time it's grey and dull here in Minneapolis as well as the rest of the Eastern half of the US is in the dead of winter. See, out east (on the other side of the Sierra Nevadas) we have this wonderful phenomenon called "Seasons." Southern Californians fail to grasp such a complex concept.

Southern California would be grey, brown, and dull, as well as very dusty year-round if it weren't for your man-made aquaducts and irrigation channels. As far as Southern California goes, it was never meant for natural human settlement.

lol this is true. And hey claim that the rest of the country is jealous of them.

Don't think we have seasons? During the fall and winter, I drive 45 minutes into the mountains and see the fall colors and to play around in the snow. Am I really missing out on something because I never have to shovel snow or rake leaves at home? I've heard both chores are overrated. I think it's too bad you can't watch the sunset over the ocean every once in awhile.




And winters in Minnesota are so much better for natural human settlement?


Places with extreme winters, as long as they have the other three seasons, are WAY more suited for human settlement. You get more of the water that you need, you don't need dams to make it so you can survive. Southern California wouldn't be green at all inland if it werent for irrigation.

And winters in Minnesota are so much better for natural human settlement?

Sure. When the first settlers came, they built homes with wonderful contraptions called wood stoves. They would stockpile a collection of wood to be burned in the winter in their stoves, which kept the home warm. In the year 2005, we heat our homes with a modern version of the wood stove called a furnace, and some people enjoy an optional fireplace. When we must make the arduous trek outside, we insulate our bodies with warm, comfortable material called clothing. On the coldest days, we may decide to cover our extremities with hats, gloves, and insulated footwear.

Not to mention, there is virtually always an unlimited supply of water, provided to us for free by nature.

Here are some slightly artistic photos I took of the Kenwood/Lake O' The Isles neighborhood in Minneapolis last April:

http://images9.fotki.com/v170/photos/1/142378/2030433/streetscene-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v169/photos/1/142378/2030433/glove-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v166/photos/1/142378/2030433/weirdbush-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v169/photos/1/142378/2030433/lionfountain-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v168/photos/1/142378/2030433/Vinehouse-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v165/photos/1/142378/2030433/housesteeple-vi.jpg

http://images14.fotki.com/v167/photos/1/142378/2030433/Condos-vi.jpg

http://images6.fotki.com/v161/photos/1/142378/2030433/frenchhouseside-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v168/photos/1/142378/2030433/brokensteps-vi.jpg

http://images6.fotki.com/v162/photos/1/142378/2030433/bavarian-vi.jpg

http://images9.fotki.com/v165/photos/1/142378/2030433/allisondowntown-vi.jpg

I don't know if I'd call it the nicest residential area in Minneapolis, because there are several, but it's one of my favorites.

^^ Awsome Minneapolis pictures.

And hey claim that the rest of the country is jealous of them.
Who ever said that we think you're jealous of us? And when did this thread become an attack on SoCal? Have the pics that I've posted threatened you?What cracks me up is how people feel bad for us for not having 4 seasons. Please don't worry about us, folks, we do just fine without them.



Places with extreme winters, as long as they have the other three seasons, are WAY more suited for human settlement. You get more of the water that you need, you don't need dams to make it so you can survive. Southern California wouldn't be green at all inland if it werent for irrigation.
What's your point? Do you think dams and and irrigation are a new invention? The Romans built aqueducts for the same purpose.

I think it's too bad you can't watch the sunset over the ocean every once in awhile.

I'm fine with my Great Lakes sunsets:

http://maranatha.gospelcom.net/maranatha/gallery/Maranatha_Sunsets/Sunset_over_Lake_Michigan.jpg
http://www.dannyburk.com/images/south%20haven%20sunset%201.jpg
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/artwork/water/beaches-sunset.jpg

^^ Amen, a sunset on over Lake Ontario suits me just fine. Also, to SD urban, I have no problem with your photos, I thought they were excellent and beautiful. What I was refering to was this stupid comment... AAAAMEN. everywhere else looks so brown/gray and dull.. . Not made by you, and mine was not directed towards you.

I'm amused people think there is any difference between a sunrise/sunset on an enormous lake vs. an ocean.

Also, to SD urban, I have no problem with your photos, I thought they were excellent and beautiful. What I was refering to was this stupid comment.... Not made by you, and mine was not directed towards you.
Sorry for my misunderstanding :) Actually, when re-read the comment you cited, I knew those were fighting words.

In my Area Bryan/College Station, Texas
Top 4 in no order:
Copperfield
Pebble Creek
Traditions
Parmamont

In Houston there are so many, but I would want most to live in River Oaks.

As far as Southern California goes, it was never meant for natural human settlement.

Are you aware California (northern as well as southern) was inhabited by Native Americans before the Spaniards arrived? There goes your theory, I guess.. ;)

A perfect example of someone who is closeminded.

I'm not closeminded at all. I just have a certain preference. Is that not allowed? ;)

I'm amused people think there is any difference between a sunrise/sunset on an enormous lake vs. an ocean.
There's a huge difference to me. Nothing beats watching a sunset with the sights and sounds of seagulls and crashing waves at the end of the day. A bigger bonus if you see a "green flash" or dolphins swimming in front of you.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/41847684_4f188e1ce5.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/41847702_e21be75f42.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/43454957_e1e6dfa294.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/22322631_8ff6e91e7e.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/4761672_ffafbad27b.jpg

FYI - In keeping with the topic of the thread, these were all taken within San Diego's city proper.

wow, people's perceptions of the Great Lakes are warped. Seagulls flock wherever there is abundant food and water. They fly south like any other bird. During the warm season, there are thousands of Seagulls on the lakefront picking off people's food. Its not new to anybody in the midwest, or even people who live along river cities.

http://www.inclearimage.com/images/Chicago/August/Premium/P1040813.jpg
http://www.inclearimage.com/images/Chicago/August/cut_stuff/P1040928.jpg

and second...not every area near an ocean has waves, nor is every area near a lake calm, and seagulls are everywhere.

Are you aware California (northern as well as southern) was inhabited by Native Americans before the Spaniards arrived? There goes your theory, I guess.. ;)

And you misunderstood my point. By "human settlement" I'm talking about cities. Humans can sustain themselves almost anywhere in small groups if they can access the smallest sources of fresh water. But building cities which require enormous amounts of fresh water for everything from drinking, bathing, swimming, cooling nuclear power plants, etc. is a completely different thing.

Are you aware California (northern as well as southern) was inhabited by Native Americans before the Spaniards arrived? There goes your theory, I guess.. ;)

Yes, I am very aware of that. Are you aware that they were extremely scattered and lived in villages of less than 100 people It's population right now is WAY WAY higher than it ever should have been.

wow, people's perceptions of the Great Lakes are warped. Seagulls flock wherever there is abundant food and water. They fly south like any other bird. During the warm season, there are thousands of Seagulls on the lakefront picking off people's food. Its not new to anybody in the midwest, or even people who live along river cities.

and second...not every area near an ocean has waves, nor is every area near a lake calm, and seagulls are everywhere.
Where did I say that seagulls are only found in Southern California or that lakes don't have waves? My point is that I prefer seeing the sunset over the ocean, rather than a sunrise over the ocean or lake. Jeepers, I'm just making a statement. Go ahead and try to hate everything about SoCal, it doesn't bother me one bit.

Southern California is absolutely beautiful in terms of nature landscape. However the Great Lakes region has it's own natural beauty. Here are some shots of lake Michigan around Chicagoland. In many ways it is hard to tell it's a lake and not an ocean.

http://www.caps.ou.edu/~dweber/personal/lsup.gif
http://www.caps.ou.edu/~dweber/gifs/vacation1999/lkmich992.JPG
http://www.saubleresort.com/FALLVIEW2.jpg
http://www.saubleresort.com/beach.jpg
http://www.waukeganweb.net/harbor%20view.JPG
http://www.waukeganweb.net/Marina.jpg
http://www.waukeganweb.net/Clouds%20over%20Lake%20Michigan.jpg
http://www.flipviewer.com/pictures/!Lake%20Michigan,%20Door%20County.jpg
http://www.dannyburk.com/images/door-county-sunset2573.jpg
http://www.nd.edu/~markst/dunes/dunes15.jpg
http://www.nd.edu/~markst/dunes/dunes18.jpg
http://www.nd.edu/~markst/dunes/dunes334.jpg

Where did I say that seagulls are only found in Southern California or that lakes don't have waves? My point is that I prefer seeing the sunset over the ocean, rather than a sunrise over the ocean or lake. Jeepers, I'm just making a statement. Go ahead and try to hate everything about SoCal, it doesn't bother me one bit.

Obviously it does, or you wouldn't have bothered to respond. Perhaps Southern California isn't as highly revered as you wish it was.

Wait a minute, you are trying to rationalize your statement that you prefer a sunset over an ocean compared to one over a lake, with your reasons, as stated above, in sentence two:

"nothing beats a sunset with the sights and sounds of seagulls at the end of the day."

I am merely pointing out that you can watch a sunset over a lake with those exact same things occurring. Yet you say that you knew about waves and seagulls, as pointed out in the first sentence of your rebuttal:

"Where did I say that seagulls are only found in Southern California or that lakes don't have waves?"


Yet you used it as a point in your contention about the relative merits of an ocean sunset compared to those of a lake sunset. So what you're telling me, and shall I remind you that you are under oath, is that despite your complete understanding of the ecology and weather patterns of the great lakes, you used that point in an argument for your contention? Is it safe to assume that readers of the initial post would assume that you are implying that the Great Lakes does not have these relative merits? Is it safe to assume that we would think an actual valid argument would be used in favor of the ocean, instead of a re-hash of what you already knew?

Henceforth I would like to think someone who is opinionated would actually have solid reasoning and rhetoric that fully backs their opinion.

California has been compared to the Mediterranean. I have yet to find the Mediterranean style beauty anywhere in California or any other part of the U.S. that can match Greece.

http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/9720/zak112qz.jpg
http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/5024/zak147ra.jpg
http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/1264/zak156bt.jpg
http://shmika.smugmug.com/photos/12557595-L.jpg
http://fatdave.smugmug.com/photos/35107262-L.jpg
http://www.airphotos.gr/photo1/1401.jpg
http://www.astraka.net/hellas/kefallonia/kefallonia140.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/18800122.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/18800607.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/image/18801021.jpg
http://www.nyloo.com/ast/cov/NS/NSantoriniFira0005_b.jpg

I'm still not seeing the point here.. so what if a city isn't 'naturally' meant for settling.. does that make it any less of a great city? we're in the 21st century now, humans have the technology and resources to be able to live anywhere they want to live in the entire world. why should this even be an issue? :) (you're saying cities like Dubai or Phoenix should never have been built? what exactly are you all so flustered about?)

I'm still not seeing the point here.. so what if a city isn't 'naturally' meant for settling.. does that make it any less of a great city? we're in the 21st century now, humans have the technology and resources to be able to live anywhere they want to live in the entire world. why should this even be an issue? :) (you're saying cities like Dubai or Phoenix should never have been built? what exactly are you all so flustered about?)

If I may interject,

Humans do have the capability of building anywhere on the planet however, their settlements in inhospitable areas are not permanant due to periodic natural disasters (New Orleans). Climate, ocean phenomenon, siesmic activity will eventually obliterate anything man builds.

Wait a minute, you are trying to rationalize your statement that you prefer a sunset over an ocean compared to one over a lake, with your reasons, as stated above, in sentence two:

"nothing beats a sunset with the sights and sounds of seagulls at the end of the day."

I am merely pointing out that you can watch a sunset over a lake with those exact same things occurring. Yet you say that you knew about waves and seagulls, as pointed out in the first sentence of your rebuttal:

"Where did I say that seagulls are only found in Southern California or that lakes don't have waves?"


Yet you used it as a point in your contention about the relative merits of an ocean sunset compared to those of a lake sunset. So what you're telling me, and shall I remind you that you are under oath, is that despite your complete understanding of the ecology and weather patterns of the great lakes, you used that point in an argument for your contention? Is it safe to assume that readers of the initial post would assume that you are implying that the Great Lakes does not have these relative merits? Is it safe to assume that we would think an actual valid argument would be used in favor of the ocean, instead of a re-hash of what you already knew?

Henceforth I would like to think someone who is opinionated would actually have solid reasoning and rhetoric that fully backs their opinion.
Wow, dude, you need to move on and get a life. Think whatever you want, and be happy with it.

I'm happy with what I think, but I am intrigued by human nature and what makes people tick. So its not suprising that I would attempt to understand what in the muthafuckin human nature would posess for you to say some silly shit like that?

I'm happy with what I think, but I am intrigued by human nature and what makes people tick. So its not suprising that I would attempt to understand what in the muthafuckin human nature would posess for you to say some silly shit like that?
You win, chalk one up for the Goonsta. Peace out, Bro

we're off subject!!!!

I'm still not seeing the point here.. so what if a city isn't 'naturally' meant for settling.. does that make it any less of a great city? we're in the 21st century now, humans have the technology and resources to be able to live anywhere they want to live in the entire world. why should this even be an issue? :) (you're saying cities like Dubai or Phoenix should never have been built? what exactly are you all so flustered about?)

Because building a city that relies on modern technology to provide a life-sustaining substance (water) is only inviting disaster.

You win, chalk one up for the Goonsta. Peace out, Bro

No!

I don't win, the crowd hasn't chosen! I need the judges and the jury to come to a verdict. All the MC's in the house come to front, you're needed. Until then its Supernat Vs. Juice part 2.

This whole pissing contest over lakes and oceans is silly.

I happen to live in a neighborhood that doesn't need an ocean or mountains to be considered beautiful. That's not a slap against California or the Great Lakes but instead my opinion that the beauty of a neighborhood is more than just the surrounding topography.

Tiny Russellville, KY (pop 7000) has one of the largest historical districts in the South. Nearly half the homes predate the Civil War. This is a neighboorhood that can easily compete with those found in much larger cities. Don't take my word for it though. Ask the people that are moving here from places like LA, Miami, Chicago and Seattle.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/rusz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/rusw.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/rusy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/southern.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/o3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/rusv.jpg



And it's cheap too. This home just recently sold for $279,000

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/russj.jpg

I bet we could show photos of the Great Lakes without telling people it was a Great Lake, and they wouldn't be able to distinguish it from the ocean. In fact, a few weeks ago, ReddAlert took photos of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee. They looked so much like they could be straight out of the Caribbean that anti-cheesehead actually used one photo for Guess The City. Most kids had no clue it was Lake Michigan and Milwaukee. People guessed the Caribbean and a number of other tropical places.

Edit: Here are two of them, by ReddAlert
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/3020/081500ps.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/5391/lake17yh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

California has been compared to the Mediterranean. I have yet to find the Mediterranean style beauty anywhere in California or any other part of the U.S. that can match
Not quite Greece, but this isn't bad for being in my backyard-

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/10148022_652bfbe1c7.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/6414941_faf188f251.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/18097618_047db4143c.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/torrygl.bmp

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/tp.bmp

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/kiddy.bmp

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/cliffff.bmp

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/bluff45.bmp

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/bluff.bmp

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/14440459_ea64f422e9.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y120/Jaygergon/beach-flickr/43693070_190eba8273.jpg

This whole pissing contest over lakes and oceans is silly.

I happen to live in a neighborhood that doesn't need an ocean or mountains to be considered beautiful. That's not a slap against California or the Great Lakes but instead my opinion that the beauty of a neighborhood is more than just the surrounding topography.

Tiny Russellville, KY (pop 7000) has one of the largest historical districts in the South. Nearly half the homes predate the Civil War. This is a neighboorhood that can easily compete with those found in much larger cities. Don't take my word for it though. Ask the people that are moving here from places like LA, Miami, Chicago and Seattle.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/rusz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/rusw.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/rusy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/southern.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/o3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/rusv.jpg



And it's cheap too. This home just recently sold for $279,000

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/russj.jpg


Ooh la la

Are these pics of the Pacific Ocean? Nope. Just Lake Superior...

http://www.lakesuperiorphoto.com/pictured_rocks_national_lakeshore/pictured_rocks_cliff2.jpg
http://www.lakesuperiorphoto.com/circle%20tour/10%20split%20rock%20lighthouse.jpg
http://www.lakesuperiorphoto.com/circle%20tour/12.%20cliffs%20right%20before%20canadian%20border.jpg
http://www.lakesuperiorphoto.com/grand%20sable%20dunes%20mi/grand%20sable%20dunes%20late%20evening%20at%20logslide%20overlook.jpg
http://www.lakesuperiorphoto.com/upper%20peninsula%20of%20michigan%20fall%20colors/presque%20isle%20and%20surf%20from%20breakwater.jpg
http://www.lakesuperiorphoto.com/upper%20peninsula%20of%20michigan%20fall%20colors/presque%20isle%20rock%20climber.jpg

Clarify-- is this thread asking for a city's nicest residential 'hood, or a metro area's? If we open it up to suburbs it's a whole different ballgame. LaJolla is beautiful, but it isn't San Diego proper. Most of the other pics are from central cities.

LaJolla is part of San Diego proper, that's true.

yeas, I am also surprised at how people don't know too much about the great lakes. They are awesome and in some locations are just a good if not better than some oceans areas I have been to.

Too bad it has been ruined...
This started out to be an interesting thread showing beautiful neighborhoods all over. I love beaches, sunsets, and seagulls, but I would rather see your neighborhoods.

This whole pissing contest over lakes and oceans is silly.

I happen to live in a neighborhood that doesn't need an ocean or mountains to be considered beautiful. That's not a slap against California or the Great Lakes but instead my opinion that the beauty of a neighborhood is more than just the surrounding topography.

Tiny Russellville, KY (pop 7000) has one of the largest historical districts in the South. Nearly half the homes predate the Civil War. This is a neighboorhood that can easily compete with those found in much larger cities. Don't take my word for it though. Ask the people that are moving here from places like LA, Miami, Chicago and Seattle.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/rusz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/rusw.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/rusy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/southern.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/o3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/rusv.jpg



And it's cheap too. This home just recently sold for $279,000

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/ver2go/russj.jpg

Thank you for being on topic carpooch. Now, can everyone else just post pictures of the nice neighborhoods in their area like the thread was made for?!

^^Oh yeah, great pictures by the way.

Too bad it has been ruined...
This started out to be an interesting thread showing beautiful neighborhoods all over. I love beaches, sunsets, and seagulls, but I would rather see your neighborhoods.

thaank youu. everyone listen to Expat and get over yourselves! :|

^^ Vidiot, are you kidding me? You started the whole off-topic bull crap by essentialy insulting every place on earth that wasn't California

If you guys don't stop arguing I am going to start posting pics of Chesterfield. :)

*crickets*

I'm not closeminded at all. I just have a certain preference. Is that not allowed? ;)


Vidot... you wink way too much. Here in the grey autumnal ambience of the dreary midwest we're taught not to trust you sly winkers.

The Plaza/Brookside here in Kansas City.

http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38434539.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38388916.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389381.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389454.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389456.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389468.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389523.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389525.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389564.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389565.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389643.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389646.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389648.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389653.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389655.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389659.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389660.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389661.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389724.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389726.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389728.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389729.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389786.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389787.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389789.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389790.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389791.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389792.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389838.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389839.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389841.jpg

^^ damn, eventhought the power is usually out in them, cities look awsome after an icestorm, or even just a decent amount (2-10 inches) of snow.

I love the way cities look during the winter. There is something about it I cannot describe. Thanks for the Kansas City Plaza/Brookside pics. I lived on the Plaza and in Brookside. It was beautiful year round. And there is no place like the Plaza during the holidays.

Ok, I'm bringing this thread back to the surface, I want to see more nice residentail areas!! lol

Houston:

http://www.rummelcreek.com/photo_gallery_2002_02/river_oaks_home_200202_03.jpg

http://www.houstonhomes.com/Listings/NAN/Kickerillo/2002_Crescent_Palm_Front400.jpg

http://harpictures.marketlinx.com/MediaDisplay/71/hr1404371-3.jpg

http://www.tollbrothers.com/communities/167/images/lake_juliana.jpg

http://www.texasbest.com/newhomes/fcbghse2.jpg

Just some googled images.

I have a question about housing in Houston, and actually, all housig in Texas I have seen. Is there any particular reason why all of the houses are either brick or stucco and on slabs?

^I have no clue about that.

lol, look at your pictures, think about your own house and the other you have seen in your area... are they not all on slabs and either brick or stucco?

The Plaza/Brookside here in Kansas City.

http://www.pbase.com/minoltab/image/38389643.jpg


:eek2: That looks like Central Park in NYC!!!

Indianapolis:

I'm posting four because I couldn't choose. Each is good for different reason.

Near Northside (older homes, more urban than Meridian-Kessler, but still with the grand character):
http://www.urbanohio.com/OhioSkylinesPics/OtherStates/Indiana/Indianapolis/Neighborhoods/NearNorthside/NearNorthside10.jpg

http://www.urbanohio.com/OhioSkylinesPics/OtherStates/Indiana/Indianapolis/Neighborhoods/NearNorthside/NearNorthside8.jpg

http://www.urbanohio.com/OhioSkylinesPics/OtherStates/Indiana/Indianapolis/Neighborhoods/NearNorthside/NearNorthside11.jpg


Massachussetts Avenue/Chatham Arch:

http://www.urbanohio.com/OtherStates/Indiana/Indianapolis/Neighborhoods/MassArtsDistrict/MAD7.JPG

http://www.urbanohio.com/OtherStates/Indiana/Indianapolis/Neighborhoods/MassArtsDistrict/MAD13.jpg

http://www.urbanohio.com/OtherStates/Indiana/Indianapolis/Neighborhoods/MassArtsDistrict/MAD17.JPG


Lockerbie (Older--mostly early 1800s):

http://images.fotopic.net/y76jqu.jpg

http://images.fotopic.net/y76jry.jpg

http://images.fotopic.net/y76jr2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v177/Midwesterner/lockerbie24.jpg

http://img136.exs.cx/img136/6382/lockerbie060mx.jpg


Meridian-Kessler ("The Main Stem," generally considered some of the best real estate in Indianapolis)

http://www.mkna.org/hometour/2004/images/4343Meridian.jpg

For some reason I'm having a really rough time finding more pictures of Meridian-Kessler, but the one above is fairly typical of the housing stock--grand, gorgeous, and unique.

I should mention that most of these pictures are either mine or from urbanohio.com.

I hope someone does a post on the areas in Cincinnati or Boston. There are so many great neighborhoods there--I wouldn't even know where to start!

^^ Wow, Indianapolis's older neighborhoods are a pleasant surprise. Great pics!

Since I have no picture(s), I'll have to submit (the proverbial) a thousand words. The nicest residential areas in order of my opinion are:

1- St. Francis Wood
2- Parkmerced
3- The Marina
4- Telegraph Hill
5- Pacific Heights
6- Nob Hill
7- South Beach
8- Diamond Heights
9- Noe Valley
10- Bernal Heights

Beerline B:
http://www.urbanohio.com/OtherStates/Wisconsin/Milwaukee/Neighborhoods/Eastside/EastsideMil10.JPG

Lake Drive:
http://www.urbanohio.com/OtherStates/Wisconsin/Milwaukee/Neighborhoods/Eastside/EastsideMil34.JPG

Third Ward:
http://www.pbase.com/theodore/image/39520931.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/theodore/image/39521064.jpg

Prospect:
http://images.ncinfo.net/phototmp/photos_nt/45401/535861976.jpg

Downtown:
http://graphics.jsonline.com/graphics/news/img/aug04/cathedral080104.jpg

Some photos from THIS (http://urbanohio.com/) website.
Third Ward shot by Theodore.

I still havent figured out how to postpictures but Philadelphias nicest residential areas are anywhere in center city IMO. Outside of the CDB theres chestnut hill, germantown,mt airy,eastoaklane , mamayunk and a few others.