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City of Rome
City of Rome
Streets of Rome
have some
characteristics of a
walkable street.
o Convivial
Concentration of
Pedestrians
Streets contain
relatively large
numbers of
pedestrians.
Streets of Rome
o Residential Densities
Large concentrations of people must either live within walking
distance of the street, or the street needs to be a connecting
conduit between two (or more) highly attractive destinations.
Streets of Rome
o Active and Diverse Retail
the street to be lined with a
rich collection of healthy,
diverse, local retail
establishments.
Streets of Rome
o Traffic-Calming
Streets contain relatively
low-speed motor vehicle
travel.
Streets of Rome
o Active Building Fronts
Having doors and ample windows
facing the street creates visual
interest for the pedestrian.
Streets of Rome
o Vista Termination
locate important civic buildings such as churches, city
halls and libraries at the termination of a street vista.
Great Squares