A little closer to the street

A thoughtful collection of original notes on short city walks through familiar blocks. Begin with a small observation, then make room for a closer look.

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A closer look.

All six notes

01Observe

A familiar block outline

Draw the broad shape of one ordinary block.

02Observe

A paving detail

Follow a visible change in the pavement.

03Practice

A window rhythm

Count a short repeated sequence without generalizing to the whole street.

04Practice

A passage entrance

Sketch the boundary between an open street and a narrower route.

05Reflect

A five-stop sequence

Arrange small observations in walking order.

06Reflect

A block revisited

Repeat the same short route with one different visual question.

A note from the notebook

Start where you are.

Keep a pocket notebook nearby. This collection begins with street passages and a simple idea: attention is something you can practice.

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