Open Streets Sundays brought lawn chairs, bands, bubbles and cash.
Car-free Sundays on Walnut Street boosted foot traffic, sales for restaurants and retailers, survey saysA leisurely Sunday chat in the middle of the street: Michael d’Amico and Leah Parentela who live in the neighborhood, are joined by Karen Tracy of Center City and her granddaughters Thia , 9, and Kahlan, 7, visiting from the suburbs. The 1700 block of Walnut Street was car-free on four September Sundays.
Ninety percent of retailers surveyed reported that they saw an average 86% more foot traffic in their stores and restaurants, Gupta said. And 79% of the businesses said they had increased sales over the four Sundays. “There’s no anti-car agenda here,” Gupta said. But Center City has a high number of people who walk, cycle or take transit to work, and there’s a chance to build on those strengths.
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