High above Elm Street is a whole world teeming with activity. Here we see a rooftop area for rest and relaxation. When weather permits, people with rooftop access are up here enjoying the sun. The triangular tarp to the left keeps the sun at bay on extra warm days. Many of the buildings downtown have fabulous outdoor spaces either terraces above or alleys behind. The building in the photo is in the 200 block of Elm Street, near Triad Stage and across the street from Shiffman's Jewery Store. Probably the most famous terrace in downtown Greensboro is the one at the nearby Kress building.
If you are looking for something to do this summer, find a new vantage point from which you can enjoy your city. We were at the Greene Street parking garage when shooting this photo (as well as this one). Here's to a great week. Happy "fresh start" Monday!
I do enjoy the back alleys and patios of all the little stores along Elm Street. A great way to explore is on one of the first Fridays of the month when Elm street comes alive with live music, appetizers, etc. in different stores and galleries. Why is the Kress building's terrace famous?
Posted by: Katja Brown | Monday, June 27, 2011 at 05:58 AM
Great capture! This private rooftop terrace is very stylish... but I'd like to go over there and give them a hand with the greenery.
Thanks. Have a happy Monday.
Posted by: Ken | Monday, June 27, 2011 at 07:10 AM
Katja, the terrace at the Kress building was one of the first that the public heard about. Also, they get publicity from the lovely events held there.
Ken, funny you should mention the (lack of) greenery! I was so caught up in the pure geometry of the view, that I didn't think of the greenery. I saw the empty pots as "circles on squares." Oh how we love the comments when they come in. Today, we're off to a great start. Katja is local and Ken in from elsewhere (Montreal Daily Photo). Let's hope for more!
Posted by: Janis | Monday, June 27, 2011 at 09:22 AM
I like this unusual perspective.
Posted by: Jack | Monday, June 27, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Here's one more... I love viewing the world from on high. (one reason I will only very reluctantly leave my apartment building!) And I also was wondering if those pots would eventually be used for some beautiful, colourful plants. Green roofs are very useful for many things.
Posted by: VioletSky | Monday, June 27, 2011 at 06:07 PM
I bet it gets hot in the summer. I agree with Ken above, something green would make a world of difference.
Posted by: barb farr | Monday, June 27, 2011 at 07:47 PM