Baltimore [Population 288,530,000]
![Baltimore [Population 288,530,000]](http://c0170361.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/296611_940_0401701ee8_p.jpg)
The city of Baltimore has the highest crime rate of any major metropolitan area in the country. When seen from the air, it becomes apparent (to some) where the root of this problem lies. With every new layer of asphalt, with every new apartment complex and every new billboard, there is simply more clutter upon preexisting clutter. Gentrification and what the Germans liked to call "Stadterneuerung" are what's at work here, but have they really accomplished anything or have they just made things worse?
Living in such a place, it's hard to imagine having much hope for a happy "well-adjusted" life. Maybe all it takes is a change of scenery.
7 responses
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Adrian Rodriguez gave props (26 Feb 2008):
I Love the composition.........Got My Vote
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Alice gave props (27 Feb 2008):
This is a yeah, great shot
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Nelson Campbell gave props (1 Mar 2008):
Excellent entry all around.
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Wiktor Figiel gave props (3 Mar 2008):
vote from me as well.
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Jessica Hardin gave props (3 Mar 2008):
And to think that eventually with enough time many more places will look like this...Yikes! I love the photo and it's a "yeah" for me.
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Adam Beaver said (7 Mar 2008):
Was this taken from the top of the copycat building?
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Roberta Schwartz gave props (24 Apr 2009):
amazing capture
