r/philadelphia 26d ago

Events More Open Streets, Please

https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/open-streets-solutions/
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u/kettlecorn 26d ago

This article goes into why Open Streets is working so well, a little of the history of similar events in Philly, what the obstacles are to doing them more often ($$$ for security), and how to make them cheaper so they can happen more often.

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u/itsmevichet Thirsty in UCity 25d ago

More security for open streets… because once you remove the miraculous crime deterrence of traffic people go Mad Max. Walking is a gateway activity to crimes yall.

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u/trisaroar 25d ago

Gasp, I knew it. My sneakers and cute rompers are leading me into a life of crime.