Sentences with phrase «wider sidewalks»

The DOT said that between 82 and 85 percent of Murray Hill neighbors use the bus transportation system and the Transitway will improve travel times and increase pedestrian safety with wider sidewalks.

The project includes the creation of 6 - foot wide sidewalks along a one - mile stretch of Elmwood Avenue which serves as a primary thoroughfare connecting local neighborhoods and Mang Park.

The streets are lined with French trees on both sides, and those trees tend to meet up above the middle of the street, creating a shaded relaxing atmosphere perfect for strolling along the usually wide sidewalks of the area.

The restaurant will shift from the east side of the property to the west side and a 10 - foot - wide sidewalk also is being added to accommodate the large number of students from Buffalo Grove High, 1100 W. Dundee Road in Buffalo Grove, who go across the street to visit the McDonald's.

BELMONT / SHEFFIELD STREET FESTIVAL: Features national, regional and local musicians, food and drink from local restaurants, and an area - wide sidewalk sale of clothing, jewelry and art; 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. June 5, 6; Admission is a $ 5 donation to benefit the Central Lakeview Merchants Association; Lakeview, on Sheffield Avenue, from Belmont to Barry Avenues.

Sidney Grants Administrator John Redente explains: (John Redente) The Project first calls for new wider sidewalks, with benches, & new trees within rain gardens.

In October 2001, Hurricane Iris destroyed the village's famous «Main Street» - a 20 inch wide sidewalk that meandered through town and up the beach.

Taipei even has wide sidewalks where one can walk comfortably.

They also must provide wide sidewalks with a street furniture zone and street lamps.

The authors favor wide sidewalks and suggest providing freeze - proof, tamper - proof water spigots on the exterior for cleaning the walkway and watering trees and plants in front of entrances.

Both the lofts and the town houses were designed using so - called New Urbanism principles that aim to re-create community - friendly features of bygone days, such as wide sidewalks, front porches, and alleys for accessing rear garages.

At the southern tip of the peninsula is Placencia Village, a Guinness Book of World Records holder for having the smallest main street in the world, actually a four - foot wide sidewalk that is off - limits to vehicular traffic.

Taipei is a very walkable city, with wide sidewalks, traffic lights to control the flow of cars and scooters, and a very high safety rating.

In the 18th century, L'Enfant filled DC with plenty of public space, including parks, plazas, and wide sidewalks.

This meant adding new, wider sidewalks, biking routes and a larger park.

On any given day, residents can grab a coffee (served with animal crackers) at Tryst, arguably the most popular cafe in the neighborhood, stroll along the wide sidewalks, browse a few boutiques such as Urban Dwell, enjoy a meal on the balcony at Roofers Union while looking out over the city, and finally catch a live band or DJ playing at Songbyrd Music House.

Here are a few games and activities we've enjoyed with a wide sidewalk and a box of chalk.

Now there's a single Midtown block with a protected bike lane that also has a wider sidewalk, hopefully with more to come.

The city will make room for the wider sidewalks by eliminating some parking and by changing traffic patterns.

Its pedestrian - friendly, high - density neighborhoods (14,000 people per square mile) are clustered around high - rises, multifamily dwellings, restaurants, groceries, shops and pocket parks, and have wide sidewalks that encourage walking and short blocks that slow traffic.

It is along a busy street but there is a wide sidewalk / path to the entrance.

Chabil Mar is an award - winning luxury resort located on the southern tip of the peninsula just a short stroll from Placencia Village, a small fishing enclave with colorful street murals and a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the smallest main «street» in the world, a four - foot wide sidewalk that is packed with eclectic cafes, bars, and restaurants, all completely off - limits to cars and trucks.

He suggests that driving would not be banned but would be pointless, as so much space would be given over to bike lanes, bus lanes, and wider sidewalks, and all the parking garages and lots would be knocked down and replaced with parks.

Madison Avenue looks like a lovely walking street back then, with wide sidewalks and stoops leading from what appear to be gracious homes and apartment buildings.

A 60,000 - square - foot plaza offers open space and double - wide sidewalks.

Eventually, the seven - lane street will be narrowed to four lanes, and on - street parking and 14 - foot wide sidewalks will be added to encourage shopping, strolling, and outside dining.

Community amenities include tennis and basketball courts, pool, pool house and community pavilion, Lake Cameron, Montgomery county's largest lake with world class bass fishing, piers and a marina, The Waters Town Square within walking distance with the H2O Cafe and Market, wide sidewalks for walking and acres and acres of open space.