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So you're saying special events, which are intended to attract crowds, are more vibrant when times when there is no special event? Perhaps we should just sched

• thethethethe 4y ago
  I'm pretty sure these "never ending special events" are called pedestrian streets which have been studied and to my understanding and are quite productive commercial areas and are very pleasent to be in
• danenania 4y ago
  There are plenty of places where streets are made pedestrian-only once per week, or even multiple days per week, for farmer's markets, flea markets, etc. and they reliably bring a crowd. In a way, getting rid of cars is the special event: increased foot traffic, food vendors, outdoor seating, and other events like markets and live music tend to follow on naturally. Apart from pedestrian streets, you also see this in well-integrated urban parks and plazas like Union Square, Washington Square, or Bryant Park in NYC.