Create Walkable Cities - Designing Your Dream Street

Now, it’s your turn to design your Dream Street!

1. Imagine.
Think about a street where you would like to walk, bike, or spend time.
a. What do you want to see there?
b. How do you want it to feel?
You can also look back at what American Mayor J. William Reynolds (from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania) said about streets and city life for ideas.

2. Draw.
On the paper, draw your Dream Street.
a. Show how people can walk, bike, and enjoy the city.
b. Add details like houses, tall buildings, parks, or shops.

3. Label.
Write short English words or phrases on your picture.
Examples: bike lane – safe crosswalk – trees – slow cars.

4. Share.
Show your drawing to a partner.
Use this sentence starters from the toolbox below.

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Toolbox
In my Dream Street, people can …
One problem in the old street was …, but here …
I designed this street to be …, so that …
This street shows that the city cares about …
The street feels … because …
There is more space for …, so people can …
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