Pedestrian Paradise: Time to Rethink Our Cities' Priorities The recent pedestrianization of Granville St. in Vancouver marks a welcome shift in urban planning, but it's only one step towards making cities more livable.
As North American cities continue to emulate European precedents, they should examine the underlying principles driving this trend and its implications.
Pedestrianized streets have been around for over seven decades, with Rotterdam's Lijnbaan and Copenhagen's Strøget being two of the most notable examples.