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Boulevards with Multiple Roles

Allan B. Jacobs

The design of boulevards should accommodate various activities and transport modes while maintaining a cohesive urban fabric, as per Jacobs' analysis of successful boulevards.

Context

Designing multi-functional larger streets in urban areas that accommodate different forms of transportation and activities.

Problem

Single-purpose boulevards fail to engage the community or support diverse urban activities.

Solution

Design boulevards to support multiple functions, including pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular movement, mixed with areas for leisure and commerce.