I actually think that's a great street. It's dense and walkable. It has enough splashes of color that it's not drab. The buildings are a mix of shops, offices, and apartments, so you don't need to get in your car and wait in traffic for 20 minutes to get anywhere. It may seem cluttered, but it's excellent design for a place to live -- and your eye learns to ignore the clutter in about a week or so.<p>And it's not all megabuildings, either. I'd wager that there's some pretty green space within easy walking distance.