Friday Photo – Better Off in a Pine Box?

These things sure do seem to be a hot topic of discussion lately.

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And for good reason: they’re popping up all over the place.

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Will they stand the test of time? In fifty years, will we view them with the same affection we do a seasoned brick apartment building, or will we feel the twinge of regret that comes from the sight of a downtown parking lot?

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I’m already projecting here, so I’m sure you can guess what I think. Don’t expect to hear any stories like this about FloCo or The Edge next century:

Thanks to Streets.mn Flickr group member Andrew Smith for the excellent photos.

Joe Scott

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