Conclusion

Researching the city I live in has allowed me to understand life here to a deeper extent. I am able to recognize how Seattle has developed and even deep racial backgrounds being reasons to why certain areas are known to be less privileged than other, stereotypically white areas. Deep research and readings have explained the motives behind the development of suburbs, and just how important public transportation has been to creating the inner-city dynamic. Looking at specifically block 32 has shown how every block of land is important. While Block 32 currently does not have much going on, it once was intersected by one of the largest railways, now is intersected by a very popular trail, the Burke Gilman. The University Bridge is a drawbridge towering alongside this lot, connecting the University District to Capitol Hill, Eastlake, and vice-versa. When visiting this site report one should realize the importance of the city, the massive growth of our population and civilization, and the easily overlooked advantages that urban development has granted us. Having funding towards a sustainable city, public transportation and parks, these are all factors that have developed due to urbanity. Block 32 is a perfect example. You may see tree roots cracking the pavement on the streets and sidewalks, yet that land was once covered by trees. We have created this world we live in, and should appreciate each and every aspect of it. Block 32 is an outer part of the University District, yet it is still important to the development and future of urban life, and will continue to become pedestrian friendly and fully sustainable.