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with high-quality pavers, and the street was made level with few curbs. The street remained one-way, as it had before. The pedestrian zone was widened, allowing businesses to keep furniture outdoors year-round and obviating the need for the previous temporary boardwalks. A city planner explained that the project would support the entertainment industry, improve the pedestrian environment, and increase the number of trees along the street. The street remains open to traffic but can be closed to allow for outdoor concerts, festivals, and other events. It functions similar to a
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was turned into a successful outdoor "International Café". This spurred enthusiasm for outdoor dining in downtown
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Following the pilot project, the same section of Argyle Street was completely reconstructed (along with part of
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The final paver was installed in a ceremonial street party on
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established on a seasonal basis on Argyle Street and elsewhere in the downtown area. Sidewalk cafés contributed to increased pedestrian numbers in downtown
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