In the 1960s and 1970s, pedestrian malls were seen as a way to save struggling shopping districts in cities across America during the rise of suburban sprawl. But many eventually got a bad wrap and closed in the following decades. Why was that? Which ones remain? And what is the secret sauce for success?
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Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.