DAYTIME IN the Urban Space of Port-of-Spain Trinidad

Hustle and Bustle

Old building

"Urban Geography by Hall and Barrett, (pg 3)." It is quoted: " We live in an urban world, or more accurately many different urban worlds. It is against this background, a growing dynamic urban world characterized by increasing interconnection and inequality that faces challenges." The the journey begins by exploring the varying facets of the Urban Environment. "The increasing connectedness of the world, where people and places are linked together in a complex economic, political and cultural networks. It is important to consider how the broader processes are mediated by local contexts, thinking about the internal geographies of cities and the complexity of our urban lives and experiences, (pg 7)."
During the day the Urban Environment comes alive! The pitter - patter of busy feet as people make their way. The plying of vendors as they try to sell their goods to people passing by. The movement of persons and cars of varying shapes and sizes all connected to the conducting of business activities.

Vendor

 Buildings both of modern and historical architect come to life as services and goods are displayed through showcases and opened doors that welcome all customers.

The church yards are converted to car parks as persons and cars move in and out. Banks are hubs of traffic as people enter to conduct financial transactions and exit when they are finished.

Modern building

Local and international influences are evident from the establishment of businesses such as "Mangoes" and "K.F.C." Bright sings and billboards indicate the varying levels of technology advancements utilized by businesses, indicating popularity and capital levels, "the urban world is far from uniform,( pg 7). The role and status of cities is shifting within our increasingly globalized world, where the speed, spread and depth of economic, political and cultural linkages is increasing and changing,( pg 9)."

National Library

Persons are also engaged in educational and recreational activities as children make their way home, some visiting the "National Library" to do research, borrow books and study of socialize. Then there are those who are just taking some time amidst all the hustle and bustle to relax and observe and converse with others that they meet in the city.