Nominative Non-Determination

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I have noted that new housing schemes increasingly are themed with regards to road names and very commonly these themes are to do with plant names.  Surely if they are going to go down this route they have to justify it by putting these plants into gardens on these streets.  I have recently been down a Laburnum Rd without any Laburnums and know of a Red Wood Dr which has not a single Red Wood.

Jul 6th, 2010

3 lacklustre pieces of inspiration on “Nominative Non-Determination”

  1. Consultant G Says:
    July 12th, 2010 at 9:48 am

    Long live Sequoia Heights.

    I have seen many named after birds. Perhaps these refer to the names of the species whose habitat was destroyed in the building of the houses.

  2. Consultant K Says:
    July 13th, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    I like your plan there. All new developments should be forced to title themselves in memorial to what was there. So it could be “Old School Playing Field Road” or “Ex-Pleasant Green Space Drive” or “Former Prime Habitat Close”

  3. Consultant G Says:
    July 16th, 2010 at 9:54 am

    I think it may break down on brown field sites and in cities - ‘old carpet warehouse drive’, ‘petrol station forecourt way’ etc. Redevelopment of hospital buildings could be even worse - ‘Rue Morgue’ anyone ?

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