Downtown Terminology

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Horse and Carriage

Spectrum... A spectrum is a continuum. Different points along the specturm correllate to different ideas along the spectrum. These ideas are often related to or formed from other ideas along the spectrum.

Rickshaw... Rickshaws are small carts pulled by people on foot or by bicycle. Their purpose is to carry goods or people. They are often used as taxis, especially in "developing" countries. A popular place for rickshaws around this region is at the Jersey Shore.

Middle Ground... This is the thinking that there is a meeting point in between two extremes. Middle ground usually encourages people to see things from another perspective, or to come to a more creative or mutual solution.

Perspective... Our perspective is the way we see or experience the world around us.

Displace... This can mean that people or things are moved from where they originally were. It can involve the use of force to kick-out, relocate, exclude, etc.

Greenspace... These are areas of "green" or natural areas. Examples can be parks, woodlots, or gardens. Just because an area is green, or has plants does not necessarily mean that it is a healthy area. Often urban greenspace is just turfgrass, or overcrowded with exotic invasives.

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