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What our childhood shows taught us about cities (2019)
Since childhood we’ve been shown what our neighborhoods and cities could, and should, be like. Yet, we’ve continued to see our communities develop in ways that diverge greatly from these ideals. It’s time for us to look at what our childhood shows taught us about communities and how we can look to e
Three shows, more-so than any others, have stuck with me as I’ve grown up, and they each demonstrate the values of living in a diverse city; Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Sesame Street, and Hey Arnold! Characters weave in and out, much like the ballet of the street that Jane Jacobs describes in “The Death and Life of Great American Cities.” When there’s a problem, someone is always around to help out. Arnold’s boardinghouse alone represents a melting pot with boarders from Vietnam and Russia, some with different education levels, and others with varying upbringings.
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