Seattle: Water as an urban space maker

June-Catherina Starling — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:53:50 +0000

An enhanced network of open walking space is an integral element of the future sustainable city. Seattle has recently been working to create such a network that will provide a pedestrian-oriented environment with numerous gathering areas, green streets and accessible shorelines. Not only will such a network help reduce the city's CO² emissions, but it will also relive some of its car traffic problems by encouraging alternative transportation methods.

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Seattle: Water as an urban space maker