Field Notes

We’ve organized Field Notes by the four points of the Main Street Approach. These correspond with the four elements of real estate value – Economic, Physical, Civic, and Social.

Downtown Areas We Have Visited

Downtown – New Orleans, Louisiana

January 12, 2006

Photo from Musical Legends Park at Cafe Beignet on Bourbon St. Some spot demolition of a building that was damaged by the storm. The postmodern influenced Piazza d'Italia. The Degas House on 2306 Esplanade Ave. Raised mausoleum due to the water level being so high and burial in the ground...

Downtown – Trenton, Michigan

October 2, 2005

The Sibley Hotel is a three-story brick block with corner conical tower and turret. A biloggial porch wraps around two sides of the building. A streetscape project resulted in new backless benches, lighting, pavers, and trash cans. Angled front-in parking maximizes the availability of parking along the street while slowing...

Downtown – Detroit, Michigan

August 13, 2005

The English surrendered the region that Detroit is in to the U.S. on July 11, 1796. Major General Anthony Wayne was general in command at the time. Later Wayne County was named in his honor on August 15, 1796. The county embraced nearly all of the present state of Michigan...

Downtown – Indianapolis, Indiana

March 23, 2005

Indianapolis was selected as the new state capital of Indiana in 1820. The city was situated on the original east-west National Road. The first railroad service began in 1847. By the start of the 20th century, Indianapolis had become a large automobile manufacturer. In the late 20th century Indianapolis rose...

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