The new perimeter of the Square continues to work as designed. I’m looking forward to work beginning on the interior. Here’s what the area looks like full of people.
The open, permeable space invites people to walk about as they please. Drivers are welcome. That is a street you’re seeing there. But the space tells them that what they gain in comfort and privacy within their cars is paid for by giving up being in control of the space.
On my way home I was stuck in traffic on South Street. The 4-way stop at Walnut, where I turn left, was packed with pedestrians.
While in the traffic line a guy shouted and waved to me from the sidewalk. I pulled out of line to see who it was; he looked harmless enough. It turned out to be Carbon Trace reader and frequent commenter A.J. 
Yet another hint: There were plenty of cycle chic photo-ops downtown last night if someone hereabouts would get on that. I think it’s time for a Springfield Cycle Chic blog. If someone will step up, I’ll help you put it together.
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If I would have been slightly more quick witted, I would have shouted liberal. However, I was well into “celebrating” the birthday, which is why I was walking
Okay, also I’m like an 8 minute walk from Finnegan’s. Pleasure to meet you.
Posted 07 Jun 2010 at 8:52 am ¶A.J.
Likewise, man.
Posted 07 Jun 2010 at 9:55 am ¶