Elements of Urbanism: Covington, Kentucky
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Metro Jacksonville visits Northern Kentucky's largest city: Covington
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http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2010-sep-elements-of-urbanism-covington-kentucky
That condo on the water is awesome! I love how it completely transforms the look of the city from plane hum-drum, into showing a glimmer of modern architecture. Me Likee.
What a cool city! Never really heard of it until now. Noticed quite a few Paddle wheel boats on the river... How does a small city like this have such beautiful boats moving about and Jax has two barges poorly dressed up to vaguely resemble a paddle boat?
Louise DeSpain moved back to Kentucky, so you can probably expect those historic buildings to be gone anyday now.
Quote from: BridgeTroll on September 15, 2010, 09:03:05 AM
What a cool city! Never really heard of it until now. Noticed quite a few Paddle wheel boats on the river... How does a small city like this have such beautiful boats moving about and Jax has two barges poorly dressed up to vaguely resemble a paddle boat?
It's directly across the river from Cincinnati. Covington is basically downtown Cincinnati's "Southbank" or San Marco.
Quaint little City; Covington's downtown looks more action packed than Jax's though it's a much smaller city. Nice looking suburban city of Cincy.
"HU"
Hooray Cincy/Covington! Been there once and it was a killer good time.
The pedestrian Bridge spanning the river is really neat to walk across. Newport on the Levee is a newer, more upscale version of the Landing - or at least that's my impression of it. The Irish pub on-premesis is an awesome place too...and the birthplace of my favorite adult beverage, the Grape Ape.
Thanks for the article and bringing back some good memories!
Ahhh, memories! This is where I learned to row, 4's and 8's! Good times!
Incidentally, when you fly to Cincinnati, you land in Covington!
QuoteNewport on the Levee is a lifestyle center that opened on the Newport waterfront in 2001. Tenants include AMC Newport 20 Theatres, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, GameWorks and the Newport Aquarium.
Yay! Another lookalike "entertainment district" with the same old tired offerings you can find anywhere else. I predict Jacksonville will succeed in creating one in about ten years, after the trend has run it's course and other cities have moved on to the next fad.
^The good thing about vibrant cities is there's room for all. If you don't like Newport on the Levee, there are several authenic districts in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region such as Mount Adams or Over-The-Rhine that are more in line with what you're looking for.
I went past Covington to go to Kings Island. I saw no reason to go there, and after looking at this thread I still don't see any reason to visit. I'm sorry, that condo looks awful IMO; It's clashing with the entire skyline. I believe some people won't have any problem with any kinda modern arch. no matter how ugly it is. That bridge does look appealing and grand like a mini Brooklyn Bridge.
I-10...are you talking about that lopsided slum building piercing the skyline? It is awful and fugly...really!
"HU"
Yep looks out of place.
I like it. It reeks of creativity being allowed, embraced and accepted on a larger level. It's a big change from the typical glass or beige box.
Quote from: thelakelander on September 16, 2010, 10:12:33 AM
I like it. It reeks of creativity being allowed, embraced and accepted on a larger level. It's a big change from the typical glass or beige box.
+1
And it's at the very least unique, making it a sort of trademark on the skyline - not unlike Modis here.
Quote from: ChriswUfGator on September 15, 2010, 10:15:08 AM
Louise DeSpain moved back to Kentucky, so you can probably expect those historic buildings to be gone anyday now.
Covington needs parking space! STAT!
Quote from: Doctor_K on September 16, 2010, 10:22:07 AM
And it's at the very least unique, making it a sort of trademark on the skyline - not unlike Modis here.
I'm not saying that the Modis is the Chrysler by no means, but it's still a big stretch to compare it to that sloped monstrosity in Kentucky.
Quote from: I-10east on September 17, 2010, 08:24:26 AM
Quote from: Doctor_K on September 16, 2010, 10:22:07 AM
And it's at the very least unique, making it a sort of trademark on the skyline - not unlike Modis here.
I'm not saying that the Modis is the Chrysler by no means, but it's still a big stretch to compare it to that sloped monstrosity in Kentucky.
I have to disagree, I like that building more then the Modis. That building has a modern distinct look to it.