The Southside of Greensboro has experienced a healthy dose of regentrefication and has its very own Wikipedia entry (here). Southside is located conveniently within walking distance to downtown Greensboro. Southside has won many awards, including the Sierra Club's designation of one of the top 12 new developments of 2005. While not visible here, the neighborhood also has several Victorian homes from the late 19th and early 20th centuries-- some are grand! If you enjoy architecture, notice the New Orleans-style ironwork balconies built in the mixed-style neighborhood.
Today we feature a street scene of some interesting vehicles. As we were walking along Martin Luther King Drive in the urban neighborhood, we saw the groovy watermelon van with a vintage, lemon-colored VW beetle parked behind it. On the other side of the street, you see a modern, conservative car. The vehicles in Southside are as diverse as the residents! We're tossing this post in the ring with the other Mellow Yellow Monday entries.
I like two of the cars in this photo!
Posted by: Steffe | Monday, October 04, 2010 at 05:59 AM
We had a family friend who drove a yellow bug just like that one when I was a girl. I guess I'm dating myself. I like watermelon but I think that vehicle would be a little over the top for me.
Posted by: hip chick | Monday, October 04, 2010 at 06:15 AM
That "conservative" car looks quite boring in comparison.
Those buildings look in great condition.
Posted by: Lesley | Monday, October 04, 2010 at 07:06 AM
I think this kind of neighborhood renewal near downtown is wonderful. It is also smart that "they" have used a variety of architectural styles. Now, the car "styles" are something else. I like the Bug - had one like that myself...and I must say the green monster is certainly interesting.
Already tired and Monday has just begun? You must be a teacher! :-)
Posted by: Jacob | Monday, October 04, 2010 at 07:50 AM
What a melon! Fun fun. The 60's are still alive and well. We have a blue 69 dune buggy bug we hope to get back up and running one of these years.
B
Posted by: ChiIL Mama | Monday, October 04, 2010 at 08:07 AM
It begs the question, "With or without seeds?"
Posted by: Bill B | Monday, October 04, 2010 at 08:48 AM
Oh my this makes me smile! It looks like a watermelon on the go!! ^_^
Fishes & Bird
Posted by: Manang Kim | Monday, October 04, 2010 at 08:59 AM
The watermelon van is too funny! Love the vintage mellow yellow VW!
Posted by: Sandy | Monday, October 04, 2010 at 09:38 AM
I think I want that watermelon van. Very cool. have to admit, tho', that my first thought on seeing your photo was: "Yellow punch-buggy; no return". Been hangin' with the kids too much, i think.
Posted by: Stephanie V | Monday, October 04, 2010 at 10:46 AM
I thought that car looked like a watermelon! Great changes in the neighborhood.
Posted by: RamblingRound | Monday, October 04, 2010 at 02:56 PM
Good vibes coming over ... may you have a great sounding week.
Posted by: robert | Monday, October 04, 2010 at 05:02 PM
Watermelon, you don't say... I'd say just a bad car wash where the soap was filled with green, red and white paint. eeeeewwwww
I love this yellow bug, town car and up town opposite side down town, nice
Posted by: Cindy | Monday, October 04, 2010 at 07:52 PM
It's a watermelon on wheels!!
Posted by: Hilda | Tuesday, October 05, 2010 at 04:26 AM
on a hot summer day, my head is in a daze, I might mistake this to be a watermelon.
Posted by: ann chin | Tuesday, October 05, 2010 at 05:36 AM
How cute is that? A watermelon mini-van!!
Posted by: ming the merciless | Tuesday, October 05, 2010 at 09:14 AM