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Walking around downtown Seattle, we investigated what an
urban city really meant to us. Although we initially thought of highrise
buildings and large groups of people hurriedly walking along the sidewalk, we looked
closer at the whole picture of urbanism and the unplanned city. We went downtown
to Pike Place Public Market and observed all the action of everyday life that
seems to be part of a larger spectacle.
The numerous street shows demonstrate clever interactions between
people and city. The informality of the entertainment attracts the attention of
both tourists and locals that circulate with in this area. These events are
temporary, transforming simple sidewalks to micro-urban theaters. This type of
informal urbanism is well appreciated in places like the Public Market in
downtown Seattle.
The multiple layers of informal space change the appearance
of the area according to the activity of the moment, constantly in flux and in tune
with the pulse of the city. Magicians, singers and comedians captivated
audiences and in turn realized economic niches for themselves by receiving
donations from observers. Street entertainment is a clear example of everyday urbanism-
a critical component of city fabric.
Biruk B, Chiu-Hau C, Jorge G
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