City and trade: The Pedestrian
As we have seen, the development of trade determines the development of a city. If trade decreases the city suffers. In this installment of the analysis of the relationship between trade and the city will discuss the suitability of the pedestrian.
The pedestrian streets, properly planned can be a boost to business in a particular area, but the mere pedestrian does not necessarily imply a stimulus. Let’s see why.
For a commercial pedestrian street work to be a pleasant place for walking, but above all, must be more attractive than its surroundings, whether near a pedestrian street is a pleasant or a tree-lined square, this will be a great competition and will require a huge effort to get that attractive new pedestrian street, and finally encourage the establishment of new businesses, or the revitalization of existing pedestrianise is useless to consider a narrow street and cool in the sun just does not fit, it is never pleasant even though no cars pass by it.
The entire pedestrian areas of cities (usually old towns) is a tool that does not work the same everywhere. Santiago de Compostela and Pontevedra are two good examples of pedestrian old towns in Pontevedra for the transformation is relatively recent and a great example of action, placing value on a whole area, which increases its appeal and allows the creation of activity commercial. Santiago is an excellent example of sound conservation policy that has not needed pedestrianise nothing, but to preserve the character of existing streets perfect for strolling (despite the rain) and no commercial activity at each site.