Meadowood Street

Here we see a photo of a construction site at the intersection of Meadowood Street and Cox Place-- a stone's throw from Costco. There is no signage indicating who is building what; however, from the looks of the structure in the distance, this will be an apartment complex. We've noticed several construction sites in Greensboro as of late. Seeing new construction is an indication that the local economy is improving. Construction taking place in already developed areas usually causes little controversy. This project seems to be going up almost unnoticed near a block full of single family homes that have been constructed within the last two years.

Greensboro is in the heart of a clay belt. Here you can see the red menace in all of its glory. Imagine being a farmer having to work fields of clay. Imagine being the person who has to try to get clay stains out of work clothes! Clay actually has nutrients that are good for plants. However, it is dense and creates drainage problems. No problem here as, soon, this clay will be sporting a top coat of asphalt. Happy Monday all!

Comments

[RamblingRound]

Red clay usually produces pretty good okra!

[Cathy Hudspeth]

I agree - new construction is a really good sign these days. Since all we have here in Florida is sand, good red clay dirt is beautiful. But like you said, I don't have to deal with its properties.

[Abraham Lincoln]

I am not fond of that red clay either. I had a friend who used a pick axe to work in his flower beds. He put loads of other soil and animal dung in there but it never made the flower beds any easier to work in.