Pedestrianize
Pedestrianize is a verb that means to convert a street or an area into a public space that is accessible only to pedestrians, excluding or restricting vehicular traffic. This process often involves removing or blocking off roads to cars and other motor vehicles, and instead, creating wider sidewalks, plazas, and open spaces for people to walk, gather, and engage in activities.
The primary goals of pedestrianization are to improve the quality of urban life by reducing noise and
Examples of pedestrianization can be found in city centers, historic districts, shopping streets, and near popular