Cities have their own version of charm. The silhouette of a tall building against the skyline of the metropolis, the sterile appeal of paved wide roads with the cornucopia of vehicles along the curb are the scenery any motorist would enjoy basking in. This splendor of modernity can do more with the added majesty of accents and design to any stone and metal façade.
The architectural designs of any modern city can look hard and unwelcoming. These are the main reasons that city officials of many cities deemed it a must that cities must have parks and playgrounds. Dotting a wide city area with these amenities not only spruces the place up but also provides a place for a few minutes respite or rest from a bustling city life. Trees provide a welcoming rest to the weary eyes of motorists, a welcoming green to neutralize the gray hard look of a bustling and industrial district. Trees are often set up in the center islands of major thoroughfares. These greenery not only provide aesthetics to the city but it is utility as well as they provide shade and comfort to the person walking through. A sight of green allows for a busy office worker to enjoy nature during a welcome break from a day of humdrum office work.
More steps were taken to enliven a stark city. Burst of colors are brought in by posting street poles with colorful banners set up in conspicuous places rendering a fresher and crispier look to the environment. They also provide a beckoning wave when they sashay to the gusts of wind. These implements break the sterile look of a city , what with its gray cement and the daunting color of steel, making the city a conducive place to live in.
Cities should not be boxed in to just mere profit and business orientation. Their aura must still reflect nature’s side, the human touch, as they are not solely places for work, but places to live as well. Making a city livable, conducive to human development and productivity increases and sustains a city’s viability. As these kind of environment can be stressful, small wonders such as the move to a city’s beautification creates smiles for many and allows the people living and working in it, a little dose of wonder every day.