Sentences with phrase «pedestrian friendly»

Although there is no one - size - fits - all approach, smart growth is typically characterized by mixed - use development, higher densities, and pedestrian friendly streets that accommodate a wide diversity of transportation modes,» says NAR President Gary Thomas.

«I take a populist approach,» says Mike Lydon, founding principal of The Street Plans Collaborative, a New York City planning and design firm focusing on making streets more bike and pedestrian friendly.

A pedestrian friendly community with walking and biking paths, all within easy reach of boutique shipping, dining, and entertainment.

Replacing the 800,000 SF of underutilized and old space would be 1,200,000 SF of open air retailers, restaurants and pedestrian friendly office space.

25 % of the population is aged between 16 and 24, and the pedestrian friendly city centre lures 35 million visitors a year.

No more walking out of your way in an unfamiliar area because Maps thinks you have to follow the one way street you're on — Maps will instead direct you using previously ignored options like foot bridges, park trails, and other pedestrian friendly routes as seen above in the screenshot of the suggested route between The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History.

Bradenton is known as a pedestrian friendly area, but also has seen many accidents involving pedestrians over the past decade.

While Roanoke is becoming more cyclist and pedestrian friendly, pedestrians are still taking a chance anytime they choose to walk alongside a road.

The installation of countdown timers is just one initiative aimed at making Toronto more pedestrian friendly and the initiative has been endorsed by the City's Pedestrian Committee.

That makes the place very pedestrian friendly, but the city is too large to walk comfortably.

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Portland, Oregon continues to set the standard of being a bike and pedestrian friendly city by building a 700 foot bridge over Interstate 5 that will allow users to travel from the Lair Hill neighborhood to the South Waterfront District.

And now it has one of the most progressive zoning codes in the country, a «form based» code that regulates urban form instead of uses; as Robert Steuteville notes in CNU public square, «these codes are designed to improve the public realm — making it more human - scale and pedestrian friendly.»

If you are going to build a pickup, make it more like a car: lower, lighter, safer, more pedestrian friendly.

Downtown San Diego is a thriving, pedestrian friendly pocket of California where coast meets city.

The town of Budapest is very compact and pedestrian friendly, it is easy to walk around the city center.

Stockholm is made to be explored on foot as there are plenty of paths throughout the city and around the islands making it super pedestrian friendly.

Also in town is the popular, pedestrian friendly Third Street Promenade, with big - name chains and a lively feel.

Impeccably clean pedestrian friendly streets, crisp produce - forward markets, green pastures, bike commuters, and good wine: we feel -LSB-...]

The Camelot By The Sea is part of a planned district of retail shops, restaurants, and pedestrian friendly streets apes along Ocean Boulevard and 21st Avenue North.

We joined the group walking tour, though, in Viviers, a small pedestrian friendly village.

And the beauty of it all, it's 100 % pedestrian friendly.

Someone expressed a need for a creation of more pedestrian friendly spaces which seems to already be in the works.

Eclectic shops, outdoor - adventure stores and quaint cafes also fill the pedestrian friendly streets.

Perfect for strolling around, whilst enjoying an ice cream, Corfu Town is pedestrian friendly with a variety of sights.

Bring Family and friends to shop and dine at this lively pedestrian friendly destination within walking distance to The Center and Cultural Park.

Philadelphia has two things going for local beer drinkers: It's in a state with a very low beer tax, and the city itself is one of the most pedestrian friendly in the Northeast.

Google Maps for mobile 4.5 now offers a better walking experience, where the app is more pedestrian friendly by navigating around the likes of steep hills when it's unnecessary to climb them.

STANDARD FEATURES: Lithium ion battery Electric drive unit Range extender engine Stability and traction control Keyless entry and ignition Pedestrian friendly alert Automatic headlights Tire pressure monitoring system OnStar Heated exterior mirrors Solar - absorbing windshield Automatic air conditioning 7 - inch touchscreen radio Auxiliary audio input Tilt - and - telescopic steering column Cruise control 40/40 split folding rear seats USB port Satellite radio Bluetooth

Our heroine, Carol Solomon (played by Bell herself) does not drive, so we see aspects of life in Los Angeles rarely represented on film: no palm trees or freeways, but people walking in pedestrian friendly neighbourhoods such as Koreatown or negotiating cab rides or car sharing.

Changes are coming to Syracuse's West Street artery to make the roadway more pedestrian friendly and less of a barrier for the Near Westside neighborhood.

Most of the funding was secured by Rep. Brian Higgins, who says the new parkway will be pedestrian friendly.

It's six lanes wide and not pedestrian friendly, but many west side residents have to cross the street to get downtown or to the grocery store.

It will be made more bicycle and pedestrian friendly.

Arlington Heights shopping centers provide upscale architecture with attractive landscaping and pedestrian friendly design.

Most places in Bolivia are pedestrian friendly and perfectly walkable, but when you need to travel long - distance, public transportation is cheap.

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The DOT had spent $ 1.5 million on making it more pedestrian - friendly over the two years before.

For stellar barbecue, shops, and people - watching, The Pearl District is a pedestrian - friendly pocket home to the River Walk, a waterway lined with old - world taverns and riverfront restaurants that's become known as «The American Venice.»

The Wall Street Journal said millennials, empty nesters and immigrants are moving to Charlotte because of its pedestrian - friendly and vibrant, revitalized areas like uptown, NoDa and South End.

The pedestrian - friendly area is a major draw for tourists and is home to 2,500 workers, making it the ideal location for another Tamura's Fine Wine & Liquors store.

Pedestrian - friendly, Old Town Temecula is home to a noteworthy collection of 60 + independently owned stores with something for everyone - from art and antiques; home, garden, and décor; art, antiques, and collectibles; crafts; fashions and accessories; and other specialties like Temecula Lavender Co.'s locally grown and produced lavender candles, and signature bath and body products, and the unique and educational toys for kids at Pennypickle's Workshop.

The live music provides a great soundtrack for shopping, dining, and tasting Temecula Valley premium varietals and proprietary blends at wine tasting rooms in the pedestrian - friendly, 12 - block historic district.

Because the yearly event is exceptionally popular, mid-day or early afternoon arrival in Old Town is highly encouraged and provides the opportunity to shop, dine, and stroll the pedestrian - friendly historic district.

The independently owned and operated restaurants of the pedestrian - friendly Old Town Temecula district are uniquely imaginative; many offer outdoor patios as well as indoor dining.

TEMECULA VALLEY Southern California Wine Country, July 10, 2014: «Downtown Old Town Temecula is gracious, friendly Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country's fun, carefree, pedestrian - friendly, dining - shopping - culture - and - entertainment district.

The pedestrian - friendly, historic, 12 - block neighborhood melds genuine respect and appreciation for the Old Town Temecula legacy with casual, contemporary, Downtown Temecula style and enthusiasm.

One block from the inn is Palm Canyon Drive, a pedestrian - friendly shopping and dining destination.

As well as receiving additional attention from pedestrians due to the decal, your location will be featured on Northern Health's list of breastfeeding - friendly locations.

He says pedestrian - friendly features will add to the life quality in the park environment.

LAKE GEORGE — The north end of Lake George Village will become more pedestrian - friendly in several years if the municipal leaders» plans are realized.