From Pine View Farm

Dumb in the City 1

A pedestrian mall. How 1970s.

Now, a City Hall spokesman says the concept is being taken a step further. Broadway will be closed to vehicles at Times Square, from 42nd to 47th streets. A couple of blocks at Herald Square, 33rd to 35th streets, also will be closed.

The plan will provide amenities for outdoorsy types, including cafe tables and benches.

Every city that I know that has turned part of downtown into a pedestrian mall has subsequently ripped out the pedestrian mall and replaced it with streets.

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  1. Mithras

    February 26, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    Agree completely. Chestnut St. in Philly is still recovering from that nonsense.