Broadway is easily New York City’s most famous street. Known for its squares, parades, theatres, street entertainment, and even grungy past for adult entertainment, the street is an icon in American media and psyche. Since the late 2000s, the street has been transformed from a car-choked and noisy thoroughfare to a mecca for strolling, biking, and evening pleasant streetside cafes and respite. Dave Amos explains how New York City has increasingly moved toward pedestrianizing its most iconic street and how the effort is transpiring.

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.
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