After a somewhat troubled history, pedestrian streets are making a comeback. Pedestrian
malls in the 1970s failed because planners tried to separate them from the urban setting …

Over the past century pedestrian access has declined steadily in most cities. With some
exceptions, such as underground metro systems, each advance in transportation technology …

Sustainable cities require sustainable streets, placemaking, and pedestrian-focused urban
planning. Americans who visit Europe are often struck by the many vibrant pedestrian …

Abstract MAKE NO MISTAKE: the best main streets, and the best city centers, have no cars.
Being able to shop, stroll, dine on the sidewalk, and let your kids loose in an environment …

This article provides an overview of American downtown pedestrian malls of the mid-
twentieth century and today by looking at the country's urban planning policy, economic …

Problem, research strategy, and findings: In the postwar period, cities in the United States
installed pedestrian malls to support downtown retail as suburbanization lured shoppers to …

This chapter reviews North American pedestrian-oriented street design and its European
influences. After World War II, pedestrianized streets were created in both North America …

American downtown pedestrian 'malls': rise, fall, and rebirth-The article provides an
historical overview of urban planning practice and theory related to downtown pedestrian …

Walking is the oldest form of human transportation. With the exception of devices to enhance
the mobility of the disabled, walking demands no special equipment. Thus, walking is the …

This article provides an overview of planning policy, practice, and theory related to
downtown pedestrian malls in the US from the 1960s to present day taking into account …