http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2013/02/21/close-to-heaven-nations-oldest-mall-transformed-into-micro-apartments Comments On: Close to Heaven: Nation’s Oldest Mall Transformed into Micro-Apartments by Charles Mudede en-us Copyright 2013 The Stranger. All rights reserved. This RSS file is offered to individuals, The Stranger readers, and non-commercial organizations only. Any commercial websites wishing to use this RSS file, please contact The Stranger. webmaster@thestranger.com (The Stranger Webmaster) Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:01 -0700 Tue, 21 May 2013 19:15:00 -0700 Foundation http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Posted by Tracy]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:54:31 -0800 The Stranger relocated I-195.

The last time I visited (I'm actually from Boston), condo towers (slightly more aesthetically successful than South Lake Union) had started to spring up around Waterplace Park, and the Masonic Temple that had lain dormant since 1929 had a Marriott hotel in it.
Posted by d.p.]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:16:09 -0800 The Stranger

Posted by icouldliveinhope]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:22:31 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Fnarf]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:25:48 -0800 The Stranger
Here's the site for the Providence Arcade micro-lofts. http://www.arcadeprovidence.com/micro-lo…
Posted by ignatz ratzkywatzky]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:17:30 -0800 The Stranger Posted by very bad homo]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:21:14 -0800 The Stranger
Because Charles somehow failed to mention that the Providence Arcade is freaking gorgeous, inside and out. And that it is located in the epicenter of one of the most compact, most walkable, most aesthetically pleasing, and most back-from-the-brink downtown success stories of the modern era. In the summer, this will happen on your block!

$500 to live in The Arcade? Yes, please!
Posted by d.p.]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:40:17 -0800 The Stranger
I think micro-living can be very appropriate for a certain percentage of people at certain phases in their life; I don't think the intent is to have 100% of the population live that way. We should ignore the demagogues who think this is some sort of conspiracy.
Posted by mlv888]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:59:47 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Nabokov's Nose]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:58:11 -0800 The Stranger Looks like a scene from Escape from Alcatraz !


Posted by Supreme Ruler Of The Universe]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:30:38 -0800 The Stranger
Charles, where is this arcade? There is no name in your post, nor is there a link.
Posted by cracked]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:27:46 -0800 The Stranger Posted by evilvolus]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:34:51 -0800 The Stranger Posted by fletc3her]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:20:13 -0800 The Stranger http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southdale_M…

But I guess it's only the oldest "climate controlled" enclosed mall.

so many minor distinctions... sheesh.
Posted by Urgutha Forka]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:11:22 -0800 The Stranger Posted by tollenetra]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:59:10 -0800 The Stranger Posted by evilvolus]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:53:00 -0800 The Stranger Posted by kamsbry]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:49:34 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Sean Kinney]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:48:02 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Sargon Bighorn]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:30:07 -0800 The Stranger Posted by goldys whats wrong with america]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:28:59 -0800 The Stranger I, too like that trend. That reminds me of those micro-apartments that are available in London.

Ages ago (80s), I rendered a visit to a great friend then living in Vienna. I vividly recall his flat. It was a mere two rooms, a kitchen and a bedroom/salon and had no toilet. That was a separate space shared by other tenants (4- 6?) that lived on the same floor of a multi-storied building. I remember asking him where he took a shower. He then proceeded to show me where. In the kitchen, I noticed what looked like a pantry. In fact, he open the doors and out popped a floor with a drain hole. Atop, was a small tank with an attachable hose that could connect with the kitchen basin spigot. He merely filled the tank and flipped a switch to heat the water. After a few minutes, he mounted a shower cutain to the device and was able to shower.

Micro living at its finest.

Posted by lark]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:22:56 -0800 The Stranger Posted by Banna]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:21:44 -0800 The Stranger Posted by evilvolus]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:56:31 -0800 The Stranger