red brick on an overcast day can make any photo look great. ;)
it's funny how something can be right under your nose and you never notice it. i'd heard about the naval yard for years now, imagining a post-industrial wasteland of oversized warehouse shells rusting off the river. but what i found was more a labrynth of classically-styled buldings nestled in what i can't help but describe as a... Community. who knew!
the buildings are rather nice, don't you think? a bit on the dinosaur size, but perfect for subdivision, event hosting (ala the furniture show) or even an urban outfitters headquarters. but more on that another time...
a bit of background research lead to more discoveries. apparently the setting has been declared a KIZ (i for innovation, not o for opportunity, natch) which sets it up for all manner of tax credits, grants, and development opportunities. besides the shipyard, marina, and historic core, the naval yard also has a corporate center, research park, nearby sports complexes, restaurants, and retail outlets as well. oh and- let's not forget their very own pulled pork stand too, who could ask for anything more?
navy yard website- includes information on history, master plan, future development and even a newsletter.
the center for land use interpretation links and some more info, but their pictures aren't nearly as nice as mine. ;)
dirt studio- just a teaser for now, more on this fantastic bunch soon enough
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