Streets make up a large part of our land mass- 18 per cent. Image source: Shutterstock- oneinchpunch (#191611403) pictures Hollywood Boulevard at sunset, LA.
The City of Los Angeles drove forth a benchmarking analysis to be able to quantify the vitality and quality of main streets. Often, streets are sites where community interactions takes place, where people work, play, eat and meet – the heart of urban life. By implementing its program Great Streets, L.A. tries to measure and identify indicators such as economic activity, neighborhood character, and public safety and will use this data to strengthen these urban hubs. The so-called Great Streets are corridors in each of LA’s 15 council districts that were selected for substantial city investments and will serve as pilots for a holistic approach to foster neighborhood empowerment through tailored investments and programs for local businesses. The program shall empower communities to transform their main streets into meaningful public spaces, improving overall community well-being. By analysing the baseline vitality and quality of urban streets, it will perspectively allow to foster more informed planning and also community engagement.
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