Project for Public Spaces » Blog Archive » Public places are more important than ever:
(Via Streetsblog.net)
Sorely lacking in the suburbs, I'm afraid. Here in Franklin, a cursory glance at the site plan for Ferch's at Shoppes at Wyndham Village (via franklintoday.com) reveals that the outdoor seating area is uncomfortably close to the entry traffic road. The more sheltered area behind the building is reserved for - you guessed it - PARKING.
It's heartening to see a locally-owned restaurant positioned in the missed opportunity that is Shoppes, but whether or not its Greendale charm will carry over to this aggressively poor site plan remains to be seen - - a thoughtful site plan is so very, very important. My fingers are crossed.
Will the day ever come where we take care of the public realm as well as we take care of the needs of our vehicles?
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