Think of all the great people-oriented downtowns in Southern California. Old Town Pasadena and Orange. Westwood Village and San Diego’s Gaslamp section. Visit downtown Santa Monica or cruise PCH through downtown Manhattan Beach or Laguna Beach. Have you been on the main streets Beverly Hills or Balboa Island?
Think of the great people-oriented shopping and entertainment districts. Can you name just ONE that does NOT allow parking, passenger loading, valet service or even handicap access on its main business street? Click here to read the rest of this article.
Interesting post Tony.
I believe that downtown Santa Ana – aka “Downtown Orange County” would do better if 4th street would be closed to east-west vehicular traffic from French St. to Ross St. and made “pedestrian friendly.”
It takes like 20 minutes to travel that 1/3 of a mile – and you are taking a chance of a vehicle backing out of a parking space into you – not fun. There are plenty of parking structures in that area – make them safe and the shoppers and entertainment seekers will come.