It’s the same with so many pedestrianised spaces. Every one becomes a cherished space for locals, boosts the economy. And every one was fought tooth and nail by those insisting car travel must be prioritized
It’s often the local businesses who do the whining, being afraid that customers can’t or won’t access their store.
But if you just look at the picture, it’s pretty easy to see a larger number of potential customers in the after picture. You can’t really sell shit to people in cars unless you have a drive-in.
It’s the same with so many pedestrianised spaces. Every one becomes a cherished space for locals, boosts the economy. And every one was fought tooth and nail by those insisting car travel must be prioritized
It’s often the local businesses who do the whining, being afraid that customers can’t or won’t access their store.
But if you just look at the picture, it’s pretty easy to see a larger number of potential customers in the after picture. You can’t really sell shit to people in cars unless you have a drive-in.
A big part is that business owners also don’t want to lose their own parking spaces. So selfish and petty but as expected.
And a fucking shit ton of (space reserved just for car) parking!
It’s one of the culture wars that’s definitely worth fighting.