Pedestrian Friendly Town Wanted
Vienna is not pedestrian friendly. Town leaders have simply dropped the ball. What is a really good example of a pedestrian friendly development? Sugar Land, Texas recently completed a new project, which is best described in their words:
"The Main Street Concept: A place where you walk everywhere and find anything. An inviting mix of Main Street activity that attracts people early in the morning until late at night. Where working, shopping, living, and playing combine to make each more rewarding. A city center that blends the lives of businesses, families, neighbors and guests in a way that makes life simply better."
Does this mean we should put the exact same thing in Vienna? No. Does it mean we should expect our leaders to move beyond pedestrian unfriendly 1960s strip malls? Yes. Who on Vienna Town Council doesn't want anything like this? Maud Robinson, George Lovelace and Laurie Cole are in clear opposition to any Maple Avenue revitalization. Read more here.
Pictures from Sugar Land, Texas:
