Pg 18-21: Urban Street Design Guide Overview
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Urban Design Recommendations for very small streets in cities, including making them pedestrian-only, removing curbs, or creating shared spaces for people walking, driving, and cycling. Examples include Longfellow Shared Street in Santa Monica, CA. Also includes section on alleys and passageways, including flooding and creating a community space. Includes best practice of Green Alleys in Chicago, Il, Detroit, MI and Baltimore, MD.
Urban Design Recommendations for very small streets in cities, including making them pedestrian-only, removing curbs, or creating shared spaces for people walking, driving, and cycling. Examples include Longfellow Shared Street in Santa Monica, CA. Also includes section on alleys and passageways, including flooding and creating a community space. Includes best practice of Green Alleys in Chicago, Il, Detroit, MI and Baltimore, MD.
Last Updated (Year): 2012
Year Produced: 2012
Abstract:Overview document released prior to full guide
For:Walking, Biking
The E's:Engineering
Ped Bike Activity:
- Planning
- Design
Ped Bike Topic:
- Physical Dimensions
- Intersections
- Design
- Built environment
Urban Context:Urban
Resource Type:
- Guidance
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