The Dutch Aesthetic
<p>Some of the smartest cities in the world happens to be New York City, San Francisco, Paris, and most importantly one that I have the incredible opportunity to study abroad in, Amsterdam. Earlier in 2016, Amsterdam was awarded with “Europe’s Capital of Innovation Award” based off of quick and reliable urban planning, governance and citizen participation, and also utilizing renewable energy. With all things considered, the Netherlands particularly focuses on the visual appeal of their well known innovations.</p>
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<p>First off, the question is what defines the aesthetics of a city? The aesthetics of a city can range from physical and natural qualities. As I started my travels through the Netherlands in Amsterdam there were several things that had caught my attention from the architecture that I was surrounded by. On our first day we arrived at Generator Hostel that is located in Oosterpark. The hostel had a unique architectural background.</p>
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