After my recent entry about shutters (and flying monkeys), I received a kind comment from Chuck Wolfe a lawyer specializing in Environmental, Land Use, Property and Redevelopment law. Chuck had also written recently about shutters. After exchanging thoughts, we agreed to exchange blog entries as well. The post below first appeared on the website Chuck created, myurbanist.com where he blogs about topics related to urban development. All photos by Chuck Wolfe, myurbanist.

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Like streets, doors and windows, shutters stand at the intersection of public and private domains. A venerable urban feature with Greco-Roman origins, the shutter historically provided security, privacy, shading, and ornamental interface. Today, shutters provide one of many ongoing opportunities to recreate a sense of place and vibrantly define the look and feel of city spaces.

The evidence is before our eyes around the world.