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Originally Posted by aquablue
It may be a great project, but it is a tiny strip of land. In the grand scheme of things, it is mickey mouse for the pedestrian in NYC. The highline would be nothing compared to what NY could accomplish if there was real political will for making the city a fantastic experience for the pedestrian.
I.e, NY could close long sections of avenues to cars, creating massive pedestrian blvds. that would make the HL look like kids stuff. Elevated highways could be turned into new highlines. Etc, Etc. Nearly every major city in China and Europe have some kind of pedestrian shopping street. Isn't it time the US saw the light?
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nice rant we all would like more and likeitrightnow, but even so your wish is already well underway. many streets have been calmed with bike and pedestrian areas added. look at times square today for example. it's not the classic-era nyc anymore as far as cars ruling the city. more of that to come and at a relentless pace too, at least as long as janette sadik-khan hangs around.