Columbia River Highway in Troutdale, Oregon
Sidewalk Details
 

      
At just eight
      feet, the sidewalks along Troutdale's main street are too narrow
      to handle more than pedestrian travel. But many storefronts have
      been constructed to augment the relatively narrow sidewalk with
      alcoves that allow for planters, a-board signs, cafe tables and
      benches.


      
In this photo,
      the light bricked area in front of the dental office marks the
      private property "alcove" that augments the paved sidewalk.
      This is a time-tested approach for expanding the pedestrian realm,
      yet few main street projects attempt this design.

      
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