Monthly Archives: June 2012

Fri 6/29/12

Posted on June 29, 2012 by 2010winner

Alexandria, Va.–Eisenhower West n’hood–The DMV is in the center of this multi-family housing residential n’hood, Avalon at Cameron Court, which is a gated n’hood (see both sides).  The apt. complex has gotten bad reviews, which mention the noisy trains and … Continue reading →

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Thu 6/28/12

Posted on June 28, 2012 by 2010winner

Bailey’s Crossroads, Va.–new high-rise construction, Goodwin House, which is elderly housing on S. Jefferson St.  Numerous tall buildings in Bailey’s Crossroads as they originally thought they’d be getting Metro.  Some kind of defense building at 5600 Columbia Pike.  Signs referencing … Continue reading →

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Tue 6/26/12

Posted on June 26, 2012 by 2010winner

Baltimore, Md.–starting at Harbor East, a roundabout with an interesting statue; here’s the view looking down Lancaster St. (which is on the water);  here’s what the pictures call Marina Tower (like a big tree house); looking back on Lancaster St. … Continue reading →

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Sun 6/24/12

Posted on June 24, 2012 by 2010winner

Bailey’s Crossroads, Va.–(in Fairfax County on the Arlington line)–sign that you’re leaving Arlington, Virginia; Bailey’s Crossing, new luxury apartments with an Alexandria address; across the street is Skyline Village, brick townhomes with enclosing (but not gated) wall; Calvary Baptist Church, … Continue reading →

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Sat 6/23/12

Posted on June 23, 2012 by 2010winner

Arlington, Va.–Columbia Forest neighborhood–Here’s a small park behind Infinity Apartments.  Older homes on the same street with a mid/high-rise in the background.  See the looming skyscraper as we head down S. George Mason Dr.  Fancy brick roadway entrance to S. … Continue reading →

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Fri 6/22/12

Posted on June 22, 2012 by 2010winner

Arlington, Va.–heading west on Columbia Pike from Four Mile Run Rd.; Infinity Apartment Homes (4 – 6 stories); see this news post about a potty-mouthed prostitute at 5000 Columbia Pike; McDonald’s is just another storefront in this strip mall.  The … Continue reading →

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Sun 6/17/12

Posted on June 17, 2012 by 2010winner

Mooresville, N.C.–Lowe’s headquarters, which has a gated entrance. Waterlynn—the entrance; some TND elements (alleys with garages facing back in a few areas); mostly single-family homes with garages facing front though; raised (and fenced) front yards in one area; a corner … Continue reading →

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Sat 6/16/12

Posted on June 16, 2012 by 2010winner

Mooresville, N.C.–Mount Mourne section (southern part of town)–Station 115–a TND consisting of 88 townhomes (per website NextDoor.com)–here’s the entrance; mailboxes lined up.  I don’t care for the front yards with walkways, although I like the ones with the porches on … Continue reading →

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Fri 6/15/12

Posted on June 15, 2012 by 2010winner

Woodstock, Va.–(Shenandoah County near the WV border, pop. 5,100 in 3.2 sq. miles)–western town limits, looking east toward I-81; development by the highway includes a Wal-Mart Supercenter and Tractor Supply Co.; restaurant row on the east side of the highway.  … Continue reading →

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Thu 6/14/12

Posted on June 14, 2012 by 2010winner

Davidson, N.C.–Magnolia Mews (right across from Davidson Bay n’hood)–single-family homes; an odd driveway setup here.  A little alley here.  This section of Watson St. (older homes) on the right side is lined with hydrangeas (I think).  Hobbs Hill n’hood (nice … Continue reading →

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