Pedestrianize

/pəˈdestriənaɪz/
verb

To convert a street or an area to be used only by people walking, not by cars or other vehicles.

The city council has plans to pedestrianize the central shopping district.
Visual representation of "pedestrianize" - To convert a street or an area to be used only by people walking, not by cars or other vehicles

Often appears as...

  • pedestrianize an area
  • pedestrianize a street
verb

To convert a street or an area to be used only by people walking, not by cars or other vehicles.

The city council has plans to pedestrianize the central shopping district.
Visual representation of "pedestrianize" - To convert a street or an area to be used only by people walking, not by cars or other vehicles

Often appears as...

  • pedestrianize an area
  • pedestrianize a street
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Urban Planning

Used in discussions about transforming urban spaces to prioritize walking.

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The mayor's proposal to pedestrianize downtown has sparked a heated debate.
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Environment Focus

Often associated with reducing pollution and enhancing public spaces for communities.

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To fight air pollution, officials aim to pedestrianize several busy streets.
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Retail Impact

Can imply changes to local businesses, like increased foot traffic in shopping areas.

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Shop owners expect sales to rise once the square is pedestrianized.
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Urban Planning

Used in discussions about transforming urban spaces to prioritize walking.

Illustration for Urban Planning
The mayor's proposal to pedestrianize downtown has sparked a heated debate.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Environment Focus

Often associated with reducing pollution and enhancing public spaces for communities.

Illustration for Environment Focus
To fight air pollution, officials aim to pedestrianize several busy streets.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Retail Impact

Can imply changes to local businesses, like increased foot traffic in shopping areas.

Illustration for Retail Impact
Shop owners expect sales to rise once the square is pedestrianized.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Urban Planning

Used in discussions about transforming urban spaces to prioritize walking.

Illustration for Urban Planning
The mayor's proposal to pedestrianize downtown has sparked a heated debate.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Environment Focus

Often associated with reducing pollution and enhancing public spaces for communities.

Illustration for Environment Focus
To fight air pollution, officials aim to pedestrianize several busy streets.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Retail Impact

Can imply changes to local businesses, like increased foot traffic in shopping areas.

Illustration for Retail Impact
Shop owners expect sales to rise once the square is pedestrianized.
Visual representation of the word "Pedestrianize"

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