Working into darkness that Friday night, they painted a bike lane and arranged potted saplings — lent to them by a landscape company — and outdoor furniture to narrow the street’s three traffic lanes to one. A cafe, a flower market, and a children’s art studio briefly moved into some vacant storefronts donated by landlords. Musicians entertained and people hung out.
‘Better Block’: upgrading streets quickly and cheaply.
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(Source: citymaus)
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‘Better Block’: upgrading streets quickly
Working into darkness that Friday night, they painted a bike lane and arranged potted saplings — lent to them by a...