Here are two photos of Plac Szczepaลski, another public space in Krakow, first in the 1960s(?) followed by the 2020s. It went from being a carpark to being a public square and splash park.
Cost of housing in Poland takes up less of oneโs budget than practically any other OECD nation. That being said, Krupnicza is right down in the center of town. It makes sense itโd be expensive to have a flat there. But there are lots of more reasonable options outside the Old Town.
Another example is the area around the main train station, which used to be a carpark and bus station. Itโs now an open public space and shopping center, viewable here. No cars, plenty of places to sit, and plenty of commerce.
That section of Krupnicza at the top of the post is doing fine in terms of business. Thereโs a nice stationery shop, a couple of bakeries, takeaway spots, and even a Starbucksโamong others.
If you insist on a larger area full of trade with cars banned, you might consider ulica Grodzka, running from plac Wszystkich ลwiฤtych all the way to Wawel Castle. Several city blocks in length and full of shops and restaurants.
If none of that impresses, then maybe give us a concrete rubric, and Iโll see what other nice places in Krakow I can suggest.
John Rice Irwinโs book of interviews with Alex Stewart, โPortrait of a Pioneer,โ is such a good read. Stewart was a woodworking genius and could make just about anything.
This is a powerful read. I can now better imagine the suffocating terror of having the Internet coming after you with the sole intent of total destruction. Thousands of people kicking down when youโre at your most exposed and vulnerable. Who among us doesnโt need understanding, some grace and forgiveness, and some path to reconciliation? People. sigh
Mugshot portrait (lemmy.zip)
Doing a bunch of studies based on old mugshots. Happy with this one, though it reminds me of Daisy from Spaced.
Shock Waves (1977) (lemmy.zip)
Sketch in graphite
More Bride of Frankenstein (lemmy.zip)
Portrait in graphite.
Bride of Frankenstein (graphite) by me (lemmy.zip)
Study of a tilted head.
Polish street over the years in Krakow (dormi.zone)
Hometown pride - an Appalachian crossbow, possibly derived from African rather than European designs. Records of Appalachian crossbows of this type dating back to 18th century AD
Right-Wing Media and the Death of an Alabama Pastor: An American Tragedy (www.esquire.com)
215 bodies, known to the police, found in unmarked graves behind jail in Jackson, Mississippi. Cop Fraud (www.wsws.org)
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