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There's also the radical European idea of planting (gasp) trees in the streets to provide shade when the sun is out. (And, while we're dreaming, putting benche
by romwell 8y ago
There's also the radical European idea of planting (gasp) trees in the streets to provide shade when the sun is out.
(And, while we're dreaming, putting benches in the streets so that tired walkers could have some rest, and maybe even putting little plazas at street intersections to provide spaces for people to socialize and thus making the whole process of walking around the city more enjoyable).
- kraigie 8y agoAlso gasp mass transit. A dozen small compact cites with trams (streetcars) modern ones get up to 40mph can serve to create a good cbd at the hub, fit well with walking and cycling while providing critical mass for there to be enough things and places nearby. If service is 24/7 and stops are spaced close enough you can even park most cars outside the city.