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The design of our streets can have profound impacts on public health outcomes. Main Streets can play an important role in fostering a culture of health.
Main Street leaders should support the most efficient use of their transportation systems as part of achieving sustainable economic vitality.
A well-designed, people-oriented street encourages environmental sustainability by emphasizing the inherent green features of Main Street district.
Physical features and intentional community engagement are both at the heart of people-oriented street planning and design.
Creating streets for people requires an understanding of the various components that directly and indirectly relate to commercial district transportation planning and design.
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