Pedestrian Malls

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This paper will summarize the experience with downtown city pedestrian malls in the US and why most of these malls failed. It will continue with a historical context of the Santa Monica Third Street Promenade by looking at the economic, social, and physical dimensions. Additionally, the paper will explain how it completely failed at first and then, after being reconceived with new design it became a huge success. Through careful design and maintenance, we will understand how pedestrian malls can thrive in similar areas that other malls fail.

Introduction
Starting in the 1960s, many American downtowns were starting to see redevelopment plans to revive city centers and over 200 pedestrian malls were built. They were being built in every climate, …show more content…

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