进入新世纪后,街道的价值逐渐被国际社会重新认识。美国纽约的百老汇大街进行了20世纪以来的一次最大规模的改造,将长期被机动车占据的街道空间归还给行人与自行车,从而营造出连续而丰富的公共活动空间。整个项目采取渐进方式展开,在营造公共性、提升安全性和改善交通性等方面取得了一定效果。最近,这个改造成功的项目因后继产生的社会治安问题而在公共空间发展上面临新的挑战。
Entering the new century,the value of streets has been re-recognized by the international community,and Broadway Street in New York City has undergone its largest transformation since the 20 th century.It reclaimed the space occupied by vehicles to pedestrians and bicycles,and formed a continuous and vibrant public space.The entire project took a gradual approach.It obtained a successful effect in creating public space,enhancing safety and improving traffic,etc.Because of the social security issue following its success,it is now facing a new challenge of the development of public space.