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Street Closing Impedes Commerce But Doesn't Improve Security

Posted by: Abhijeet Chavan
Thanks to: J. Resta
5 February 2003 - 1:00pm

A study claims that closing the street in front of Independence Hall doesn't improve security.

Shutting Chestnut Street has done virtually nothing to protect Independence Hall from a terrorist bombing, but has inflicted serious harm to tourism and commerce in Old City, a new report has concluded.The detailed 23-page analysis, commissioned by a coalition opposed to the street closing, drew upon advice from explosives experts and the former head of the FBI's Philadelphia Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Full Story: Report opposes Chestnut St. closing
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer, February 5, 2003
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