The city has always changing and making improvements, ever since it’s more humble beginnings. It is hard to imagine that Manhattan was once the island of Mannahatta, all forest and trees, until the Dutch carved out a settlement. Through the days of our country’s founding, the city has grown economically and population wise. The old narrow streets, the canal dug out by slaves, and the actual wall that stood on Wall Street were soon adapted into the right-angle grid we now know so well. And since then, the buildings have grown taller and more geometric. They have come to scratch the skies and push past the clouds.
It amazes me how a place so old can continue to grow over time. Gentrification has taken over much of New York City and bringing many welcomed amendments to a city that has not always been as beautiful as it is today. As the city gains in wealth, delicious little cafes and hipster coffee shops pop up on the street. The crime and grime that reek the streets have been mostly washed away. Beautiful glass condominiums and apartments fill the skyline. I must admit that the gentrified NYC has become a place of great attraction. It’s a city, a residence, and an exploration at the same time.