Uploaded on 2017-05-29 by Donna R Wood

The image is of downtown Fargo, North Dakota during the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. The visible information is that large crowds of people will gather for sponsored fun events in downtown Fargo. Buildings that are over 100 years old still line the streets of downtown. In the background, we see the tops of more modern buildings that house various business entities that have developed with the growth of the city. The billboard signifies that healthcare is available. Upon closer inspection of the picture we learn that history and culture are important to the city. This is evidenced by the re-purposed buildings that house retail, dining, and living spaces. The hundreds of people are gathered to celebrate one of the many cultures that exist within the city of Fargo. We also see that none of the buildings are skyscrapers in the modern sense of the word. This is due to the natural climate of Fargo, where the likelihood of a tornado is slim, but not impossible. The decision to not build skyscrapers is based on the historical F5 tornado that hit Fargo in the late 1950s. Green space is important to Fargo, especially in the downtown area, as evidenced by the strategically and aesthetically planted trees that line the streets. Energy consumption is a concern for the city of Fargo, as we see the more energy efficient street lighting designed not only to be energy efficient, but also the ability to blend into the historic scenery of the street. You will notice it is in the design of Victorian street lamps.