pedestrianisation
Banning cars downtown
Pedestrianisation is the conversion of a street or area to pedestrian-only use, banning motor vehicles.
City planners pursue pedestrianisation to reduce traffic, improve air quality, and create more walkable urban spaces: The pedestrianisation of the city centre boosted foot traffic to local shops.
British spelling; Americans write pedestrianization.
Routes for pedestrians
- sidewalksPaved pedestrian pathways
- crosswalksMarked street-crossing zones
- pavementsHard outdoor walking surfaces
- promenadeLeisurely public stroll
traffic-free · car-free · wayfinding · accessibility · legibility · permeability · connectivity · step-free
Sectioning areas by use
- land-useHow property gets utilized
- urbanismStudy of metropolitan areas
- revitalizationRestoring vigor or vitality
- mixed-useCombining different functions
streetscape · urban renewal · masterplan · transit-oriented · placemaking · gentrification · infrastructure · sustainable
Public open square
- boulevardBroad, tree-lined street
- esplanadePaved waterfront walking area
- arcadeArched passageway or gaming hall
- cobblestoneRiver-smoothed paving stone
pavement · piazza · square · avenue · galleria · terrace · alleyway · courtyard
Collection of people meeting
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- buskingPublic performance for donations
- picnickingDining outdoors leisurely
recreation · leisure · strolling · flaneur · street performers · community events · open-air · socializing
Acquiring goods at retailers
- restaurantsCommercial dining venues
- cafesInformal eateries serving drinks
- retailSales to end users
- vendorsThose who sell goods
boutiques · footfall · marketplace · bazaar · street markets · outdoor dining · patios · terraces
Short protective posts
- street lightingMunicipal outdoor illumination
- zebra crossingMarked pedestrian road section
- crosswalkMarked street-crossing zone
- traffic lightsRoad signal system
speed bumps · guardrails · road signs · pavement markings · underpass · overpass · visibility · barriers
footpaths
Routes for pedestrians
- sidewalksPaved pedestrian pathways
- crosswalksMarked street-crossing zones
- pavementsHard outdoor walking surfaces
promenade · traffic-free · car-free · wayfinding · accessibility · legibility · permeability · connectivity · step-free · rambling
zoning
Sectioning areas by use
- land-useHow property gets utilized
- urbanismStudy of metropolitan areas
- revitalizationRestoring vigor or vitality
mixed-use · streetscape · urban renewal · masterplan · transit-oriented · placemaking · gentrification · infrastructure · sustainable · mobility
plaza
Public open square
- boulevardBroad, tree-lined street
- esplanadePaved waterfront walking area
- arcadeArched passageway or gaming hall
cobblestone · pavement · piazza · square · avenue · galleria · terrace · alleyway · courtyard · high street
gathering
Collection of people meeting
- congregationAssembled group of worshippers
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- buskingPublic performance for donations
picnicking · recreation · leisure · strolling · flaneur · street performers · community events · open-air · socializing · people-watching
shopping
Acquiring goods at retailers
- restaurantsCommercial dining venues
- cafesInformal eateries serving drinks
- retailSales to end users
vendors · boutiques · footfall · marketplace · bazaar · street markets · outdoor dining · patios · terraces · kiosks
bollards
Short protective posts
- street lightingMunicipal outdoor illumination
- zebra crossingMarked pedestrian road section
- crosswalkMarked street-crossing zone
traffic lights · speed bumps · guardrails · road signs · pavement markings · underpass · overpass · visibility · barriers · reflectors
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