Alleys

Reclaiming Alleyways

Office workers in Seattle's Pioneer Square area are claiming their network of alleyways as social spaces.

October 8, 2009 - Northwest Hub

Urban Alleys Going Green

This article from USA Today looks at the growth of green alleys in the U.S.

April 13, 2009 - USA Today

Reconsidering the Alley

Los Angeles has 12,309 blocks of alleys, which make the streets pedestrian-friendly but creates a no-man's-land in the back that breeds trash-dumping and crime. Planners see opportunity in those alleys for a green future.

September 12, 2008 - Los Angeles Times

Chicago Alleys Go Permeable

As part of a plan to utilize the city's rainwater and recycle it back to lake Michigan, Chicago has been renovating its 13,00 alleys to become permeable surfaces, where rainwater can soak back into the ground. 40 alleys have been redone so far.

June 30, 2008 - CNN

Embracing Alleys in San Francisco

Alleys are a major part of the character of San Francisco, and many parts of the city are trying to embrace these unique aspects of the urban makeup.

March 31, 2008 - The New York Times

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