The I-195 District chose a proposal with pointy towers and a pedestrian street, over street-level parking or a hotel.

The conversation around pedestrianizing public streets isn’t new — think Times Square. Could one of America’s oldest streets ...

but not permanent pedestrian malls. Officials consider State Street’s curbless design an example of a flexible street design that’s successful, as it allows for a more seamless transition from ...

The winning design has a pedestrian street in the middle and a mix of retail to create a village feel. PROVIDENCE – Pointy towers, two pedestrian streets and a mix of big and small retail spaces ...