Vehicles are needed in daily life, to carry goods, to convey those who are unable to walk, to serve
Within the scale of a neighborhood, there is a need for a quieter zone where pedestrians dominate, and where vehicles are guests on their best behavior.
Therefore:
Lay out the streets within the principal through streets as slower, narrower and more irregular lanes. Do not
When … Within the 400M Through Street Network (p. 33), identify the zones between the principal streets – roughly 400M square – and treat them differently from the areas along the streets themselves, which include Street as Center (p. 64). Away from these streets, incorporate Shared Space Lane (p. 60) for quieter, safer spaces around residences and businesses requiring slow-low-volume traffic…
Then Within the sanctuaries, create Neighborhood Park (p. 72) to provide for quieter recreation and gatherings. At the edges, create Neighborhood Square that are adjacent to more active commercial activities…
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