response to kendal's presentation - village of west clay baby

well, i thought it was really interesting that Kendal brought up the village of West Clay in her presentation. i had never really thought about the rhetoric message before of this small community. my dad lives in the village of west clay, so i have hands on experience. i remember when the village of west clay was first built - it was completely flat and barren land and then these huge colonial looking houses. and i remember everyone was like, what the hell is going on with this neighborhood? the neighborhood has greatly expanded since then in all directions "spreading this community like tone." like kendal said, the village of west clay attempts to bring you back to how indiana used to be during the colonial ages - the large plantation looking houses really close together. you can just take a walk down the street to go to your dentist, or even your local modeling agency. however, this village of west clay sends the obvious message that this neighborhood isnt just for anyone. it almost seems like if you are a part of this community then you are and you get to share the "warmth" that is attempted to have been created, but if you are not, and if you not elite or appear prestigious and classy, then the village of west clay is not for you. it is obvious that the houses, especially in the front of the neighborhood, are very expensive. it sends the message that they want a certain look - like the brick on super target in carmel.