The
Creating a people-oriented
central square for Dupont
The
promenade at the core of the
to restaurants and shops, which allow them
to become destinations within the community—not just for tourists.
Pedestrian
promenades of this kind are essential elements of the character and economic
development of
cities all over
The Pedestrian mall in
Charlottesville, Virginia
in
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The
vast majority of people arriving at the businesses in the neighborhood already
arrive on foot, not by car
·
The
area is dominated by independent
restaurants and small shops, which would benefit by increased
pedestrian traffic and the ability to use parts of the
promenade for additional seating and space.
·
The
area is bounded on one end by residential areas and the other by dense office
buildings, insuring
use of the promenade for both lunchtime and evening/weekend
activities.
·
Minimal
traffic and no metrobus routes currently exist on
diverted to
The proposed
pedestrian promenade would follow
Hopkins
SAIS) to the pocket park at
Proposed location of pedestrian promenade
The existing businesses
on the
The District of
Colombia Government has already allocated funds for the upgrading of sidewalks
and lighting along
meetings, design, and build the project. The
that this project take the more effective
step of using these funds to design and create the pedestrian promenade
and has already begun engage the City
Council and district government on the subject.
Activities
planned for the near future include:
traffic while allowing access for deliveries and
emergencies.
local residents, pedestrian friendly
organizations such as Zipcar,
Flexcar, and metro.
the National Trust
for Historic Preservation Main Street program (which is headquartered right
in our
community!).
concessions of space in the promenade for sidewalk
cafes.
If you are
interested in taking part in the
ericreading@gmail.com or community outreach coordinator
Jennifer Langford on jennifer.langford@gmail.com.
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