The Network Times article “New York Observed: Kickflipping Manhattan” by Aniko Busch is an intriguing essay about the cities of New York and Manhattan. New City is described as a multicultural, diverse and full plurality where one has to introduce oneself (Busch, 2004). There is a splendid rhythm, order, and chaos in York City that makes up the urban landscape.
When someone comes and brings their children to New York, it is a whole new experience. The Museum of National History Newyork is the attraction for the millions around the world; they see it multiple times. The kids learn to introduce themselves to the city properly until they are 14 years old and learn to ride the skateboards. How teenagers claim the urban space of New York is a lesson to learn. The urban spaces can be plotted on charts and maps. The design and the architecture are intriguing. The Grand Central Terminal is another great attraction representing the renovated ceilings, a sequence of stairs and ramps. The most majestic place in the city is Penn Plaza, which is a concrete and steel tower in Midtown. It is made of marble ledges and staircases, it was a public place 40 years ago and still has benches and platforms where all tricks can be practiced (Busch, 2004).
Tomkin’s Square to St.Patrick Cathedral is another historical place, but the most worth visiting place is the Seagram Building, which is a modern landmark in midtown. It has a 35-foot-long granite manual pad; the stair sets, planters, and lampposts are also a chief attraction. The way these landmarks have been subverted is astonishing. People come to New York from different avenues; everyone can see the street performers, musicians, dealers, vendors, etc., gathered here and serving the public (Busch, 2004).
During the last century, urban planners have faced many challenges to make New York a modern, accessible city for the public. The very large buildings often create chaos, and the traffic authorities have to work hard to achieve their goal. The city works for teenagers who love skateboarding like the author’s sons; it is also known as a teenage tenacity which accommodates them we.ll. These teenagers have transformed New York into a city gym. Manhattan is also a beautiful place admired by the architect Rem Koolhaas. The beauty of becoming a citizen of New York is the part of becoming a resident of landmark buildings, which helps people claim this city as their own. Most people come to see these architecture and public urban spaces and have great experiences back home.
Network City shows incredible cultural diversity, and the ethnic population has been changing here for many years. The number of kids living in the lower parts of Manhattan has increased significantly; a majority of Bronx residents are of Hispanic race. But the number of white people living in Harlem has tripled. Many of the families have been affected by the recession and faced poverty and low income; the diversity and dynamism of the city are shown in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, where 17% of residents do not speak English. It is an Asian area where immigrants from Pakistan and Bangladesh have made the place incredibly diverse. Around 37% of the New York population was born outside New York. The growing diversity of suburbs makes it the town of the young community who love to enjoy its plurality and culture (Roberts, 2008).
References
“NEW YORK OBSERVED; Kickflipping Manhattan.” Mobile.nytimes.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 26 June 2017.
Roberts, Sam. “Census Shows Growing Diversity In New York City.” Nytimes.com. N.p., 2017. Web. 26 June 2017.
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