Shared Streets

Imagine creating streets that function more as places and destinations. Imagine streets that foster a sense of place, that people enjoy being, and are vibrant and lively. Imagine streets with street performers, music, restaurants with outdoor seating and patios. Pedestrians are first here. Fewer cars, lower speeds.

What do you think about designing shared streets? Do you think this is something that could be implemented and customized for Whitehorse? Where? Why or why not?

Shared Street on Stephen Avenue, Calgary, Alberta

CityGreen Urban Landscape Solutions (2020). The Rising Popularit of "The Woonerf Design": A Living Street Concept For Shared City Spaces. https://citygreen.com/the-rising-popularity-of-the-woonerf-design-a-living-street-concept-for-shared-city-spaces/

National Association of City Transportation Officials (2013). Urban Street Design Guide - Commercial Alley. https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-design-guide/streets/commercial-alley/

National Association of City Transportation Officials (2013). Urban Street Design Guide - Commercial Shared Street. https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-design-guide/streets/commercial-shared-street/

National Association of City Transportation Officials (2013). Urban Street Design Guide - Residential Shared Street. https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-design-guide/streets/residential-shared-street/