On 8/15/2011 5:37 PM, campio...@juno.com wrote:
My biggest objection is that this is a corner that has traffic issues.
I look at the set-up and think it is so close to a busy intersection
that if is at risk from cars turning onto 43rd, from Baltimore.
I'm forced to agree with Liz. It's one of the riskier locations for
safety. I've seen someone passing the trolley eastbound, and when the
light changes, make an emergency turn.
The comparison to Europe doesn't ring true either. Outdoor seating is
very popular but not at car traffic intersections. I felt bad for the
Baltimore Ave businesses when it was revealed that they had such trouble
putting a few tables on sidewalks in front of their businesses.
European cities allow cafes to put out seating in pedestrian areas or
plazas, but I've never seen parklet cafes in high car traffic areas.
I think sidewalk seating would be popular here, but I think you need
to be highly connected and have a business catering to good people.
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