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I've never been to California, but this sounds like a very interesting chapter in the early twentieth century urban development there.The Lost Canals of Venice of America
Now that is neat, but I must say that the original at the head of the Adriatic is more impressive both visually and historically.
Yes, that is true by a mile. But I think if we consider Venice, California as the creation of a distinct late-nineteenth/early-twentieth century vision, it can appreciated in its own right. What impresses me is that it was decades ahead of its time. When I think of urban developments which incorporate canals or “new urbanism” concepts, I think of post-1980s America rather than nearly a century earlier.
My thought was that the wacky developers of theme subdivisions are not just a late 20th century phenomenon. Pretty much the opposite of yours.
Ha, that is funny, I guess. In my Masters classes I had the opportunity to study some of the relatively modern developments in urban settings, so I think it's kind of cool. And when I lived in Texas, I visited a few different places which also had artificial canals (Las Colinas; San Antonio). Also, I have dreams of possibly developing my own commercial subdivision if I ever win the lottery.
