Great Streets

Our conventional idea of the streetscape and vehicle focused designs have proved unsustainable. But what does make a great street? Walkability, stormwater management, walking space, sitting space, bike lane space, plant space, pervious concrete, block sizes, how should these and more be addressed? Design Workshop has been working with places like St. Louis, as part of the Great Streets Initiative to design a sustainable and a Complete Streetscape. The seniors had a preliminary crit yesterday for their community designs, which all looked great, and as they continue to work I hope these are a few of the elements they further consider and explore.