In Praise Of Alleys
Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 03:40PM
An alley gateThe alley is a thing of the past, at least as far as modern zoning and subdivision codes are concerned. Not allowed. The term "alley" has taken on a negative, and sometimes menacing connotation. But here in my town, in the older section where I live, we have alleys, and the alleys have their good points. The alleys are where the utility lines run, so that many streets are free of telephone poles and such. If your lot backs onto to an accesible alley, that is where trash is collected -- no garbage cans on the street on trash days. And alleys are a great, low-traffic places to walk your dog.
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Paved alleyway
Tree-lined alley
Walking the dog
Street with no utility lines -- alleys on both sides
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