tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317232932164381368.post6576769575115655058..comments2024-03-13T15:37:48.716+01:00Comments on Views from my kitchen window: A VAINGLORIOUS ATTEMPT AT MASCULINITY?Emil Emshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07815643585218883358noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317232932164381368.post-40461373445195561362019-05-02T22:11:50.679+02:002019-05-02T22:11:50.679+02:00Here is a piece I had published in Dagens samhälle...Here is a piece I had published in Dagens samhälle a year or so ago. It is about the real-estate-building-companies industrial complex, present everywhere. I argue it is present in all parties: from right (of course) to left (in fact), including the Greens. There are always people who have worked for a construction company that, because of their experience are deemed suitable for a position on the building council. Unfortunately the text is in Swedish (but with Google translator this is no problem):<br />https://www.dagenssamhalle.se/sok?q=Richard+Murray<br /><br /> Richard Murraynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317232932164381368.post-88924809228573716632019-04-04T17:32:49.791+02:002019-04-04T17:32:49.791+02:00Dear all,
I was overwhelmed by the high number of...Dear all,<br /><br />I was overwhelmed by the high number of comments I received on this blog post. Apparently, the issue of (bad) city planning is engaging more people than I thought. <br /><br />To Heinz, I would respond that there is no need for me to move. I cannot see the skyscraper in question from my balcony. Rather, my concerns are on behalf of the good citizens in Stockholm and, especially, of all the car drivers who will be sitting in enormous queues every morning and evening, simply because the town finds it suitable to press in a skyscraper where there is no room for more traffic.<br /> <br />'Nough said about this! Instead, i would join in with Lars, my cherished thesis adviser, to express my pleasure that four former colleagues from my university days, over 35 years ago, have taken the trouble to send me their views. And, not to forget, that Galo is sending his views all the way from Equador! <br /><br />Cheers!<br />EmilEmil Emshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07815643585218883358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317232932164381368.post-54250180932631158702019-04-02T12:49:38.311+02:002019-04-02T12:49:38.311+02:00Dear Emil,
You are perfectly right, it is a monst...Dear Emil,<br /><br />You are perfectly right, it is a monstrosity. And of course, it's not the only one. Think of what is called Stockholm Waterfront, just beside the Town Hall. And think of all the places in the City Center where they add vulgar floors to all the vulgarity which already was in place. Why? I think on the whole Per Magnus is right, and want to add another thing: Stockholm wants to prove much superior to Copenhagen, and they think this is the way to achieve it.<br /><br />Also nice to get into contact (even if indirect) with good old friends - Per Magnus, Galo, Farouk, and of course you yourself, Emil.<br /><br />LarsLars Werinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849527008973645448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317232932164381368.post-39517298731553205772019-03-31T19:07:02.376+02:002019-03-31T19:07:02.376+02:00Hej Emil, det var länge sedan sist. Vad synd om st...Hej Emil, det var länge sedan sist. Vad synd om stan, verkligen en hemsk bild. De vackra minnen jag har av Stockholm kring där du bodde verkar vara borta. Varma hälsningar från Quito, Galo Galo Abril Ojedahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17697780955857817519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317232932164381368.post-13228449030849629982019-03-31T17:52:49.320+02:002019-03-31T17:52:49.320+02:00Hej Emil
Tack för informationen om denna byggnad -...Hej Emil<br />Tack för informationen om denna byggnad - horribel!!<br />Nu måste jag och Anders åka förbi och se på eländet. Du skirver så väl som vanligt!!!<br />Längesedan nu - hoppas att allt är väl med dig!<br />Hälsningar<br />GudrunAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317232932164381368.post-71929682251130587612019-03-30T22:13:20.593+01:002019-03-30T22:13:20.593+01:00Dear Emil,
Alas, we also are suffering through mul...Dear Emil,<br />Alas, we also are suffering through multiple high rise horrors desecrating the landscape here in Berkeley.. Julia Morgan is howling out there somewhere for sure! My little street has become a central speedway facilitating through traffic from Shattuck to Telegraph. I fantasize daily about relocating somewhere calmer (but with a Berkeley Bowl-type grocery of course!). <br /><br />I look forward to our visit in July. Confirming that for the 1 and 2; I embark for St Petersburg on the 3rd. <br /><br />Try to focus on the beauty all around you and, failing that, the beauty within. <br />Cheers, CensorBeachyGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220989642187948014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317232932164381368.post-28219573237490354212019-03-30T12:56:19.711+01:002019-03-30T12:56:19.711+01:00Lamentieren über neue Entwicklungen ist Kulturpess...Lamentieren über neue Entwicklungen ist Kulturpessimismus, weil eben immer neue Realitäten, Möglichkeiten und Zwänge sich ergeben. <br />Zum Städtebaulichen: die Welt hat heute schon fast 10 Mia Menschen.<br />Zu den persönlichen Befindlichkeiten: wir haben imm er mehr Mibilität und Auswahl.<br />Lieber Emil ein Vorschlag:Umziehen!wimpissingernews.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592423442077761772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317232932164381368.post-41283554010572593542019-03-30T11:06:44.066+01:002019-03-30T11:06:44.066+01:00Dear Emil, I totally agree with you, and Per Magnu...Dear Emil, I totally agree with you, and Per Magnus, about aspects of the destruction of our old cites and districts in Stockholm, and my home city Solna, and must confess here this spontaneus, and strange, reaction of mine when listening to A L Lövgrens’ song: Crying and laughing at the same time. Cordialement. Farouk KobbaFarouk Solnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07503398002304128251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317232932164381368.post-91561714800402457302019-03-29T21:45:40.844+01:002019-03-29T21:45:40.844+01:00Lieber Emil,
Deine traurige Sendung über das imme...Lieber Emil,<br /><br />Deine traurige Sendung über das immer neuer werdende Stockholm bringt mich auf eine Menge ähnlicher Gedanken über unser schönes Österreich.<br /><br />Die herrlichen Alpentäler werden verbaut mit luxuriösen Hotels, die Alpenhänge werden so geglättet, so viele Wälder abgeholzt, dass jeder Schifahrer hinunter schießen kann. Auch die Leute, die den ursprünglich gar nicht so leichten Sport eigentlich nicht wirklich beherrschen, viel zu hoch entwickeltes, teures Skiwerk haben und sich der Gefahr der so<br />erworbenen Geschwindigkeit gar nicht bewusst sind.<br /><br />Und was ist mit den Städten: Graz hat bereits etwa 300.000 Einwohner statt der etwa 200.000 in unserer Jugend. Was tun mit den 100.000 Hinzugekommenen? Denn gleichzeitig mit den auch von mir sehr ungewünschten Hochhäusern wird vielfach das einstmals fruchtbare herrliche Ackerland südlich der Stadt verbaut, mit ehrgeizigen Riesenfirmen oder auch staatlichen Einrichtungen und eben auch Wohnhäusern. Mit eleganten Villen an den umgebenden Hängen, die den Ausblick über das Tal hin bieten? <br /><br />Was soll man sich aussuchen? Bergbauern mit höchst mühsamer Arbeit für ein sehr ärmliches Leben, oder reiche Tiroler, die ziemlich gut leben in einigermaßen zerstörter Landschaft? Unmäßige Stadtvergrößerung in die fruchtbaren Ebenen hinein oder in den Himmel ragende Bauten in den<br />Städten...?<br /><br />Ich weiß keine Antwort...<br /><br />Ich wünsch dir ein weiterhin gutes Leben, trotz aller Veränderungen rund herum.<br /><br />Und sei lieb gegrüßt!<br /><br />FriedlEmil Emshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07815643585218883358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317232932164381368.post-50485671119710958772019-03-29T19:00:01.257+01:002019-03-29T19:00:01.257+01:00Dear Emil,
I believe many people share your view...Dear Emil,<br /> <br />I believe many people share your views and wish they would protest to their democratically elected representatives. After all, what are these representatives for? The destruction of Stockholm, once considered the Venice of the North, is due to the following factors among many others.<br /><br /> 1 Central government policy encourages immigration to the capital, instead of discouraging it.<br /> 2 Local representatives have forgotten that they are elected by and represent those who live in Stockholm, not those who want to move to Stockholm. <br /> 3 The resulting pressures on land rents makes it profitable for landowners to buid on parks and ’empty’ lots and to add several floors onto existing Buildings.<br /> 4 Construction companies, individually and as a group, exert strong pressure on local politicians to approve new Construction.<br /><br /> Thank you for your blog Emil. I hope it will encourage some to try to save what little is left of this once proud city! Stolta stad!<br /> <br />Per Magnus WijkmanPer Magnus Wijkmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2317232932164381368.post-5049003718940752362019-03-29T17:44:16.704+01:002019-03-29T17:44:16.704+01:00Emil:
Thank you for that latest blog entry on the...Emil:<br /><br />Thank you for that latest blog entry on the ugly highrise and its devastating effects on the esthetics of your neighborhood - and the mess it is creating in traffic. Very sad. One always hopes city planners will maintain the glory that is European cities from years past, but one always runs into commercial interests that override such dedication to beauty and character. I'm so sorry.<br /><br />And thanks for including that lovely song. I'm passing it on to friends.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br /><br />AlanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com