My Kind Of Town
Sep 16th, 2008 by Lauri
Washington D.C. feels so civilized, and not only because of its impressive limestone government buildings or its diverse architectural delights. It looks as though it has been planned most thoughtfully for the 21st century (I guess if they were going to get it right, the nation’s capitol would be the most appropriate place to do it).
As a professional, I was struck by how consciously, carefully and considerately everything has been designed: The streets are wide and open, even in busy areas; there are majestic trees lining the streets as well as landscaped gardens all over. 
Stop signs have digital displays so that pedestrians know how many seconds they have left to cross safely; the Metro stations also have electronic boards
informing passengers of when the next subway trains will be arriving, not to mention beautifully designed stations – if a subway station could be beautiful - with rows of lights next to each track that turn red and caution passengers to step back when a train is coming (are you listening, Mayor Bloomberg?)
And when I saw this sign, I knew why this particular metropolis made me feel right at home.