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| Example of a mural on a blank wall in Middlesborough, Kentucky. Credit: Discover Downtown Middlesboro. |
Blank walls wreak havoc on the desire of the pedestrian to be entertained. Attractive facades, on the other hand tend to invite walking. Where negative features like gaps in the streetscape and blank walls exist, actions may be taken to correct this situations. Murals are one solution. Trees and landscaping that has a screening effect is another.
Consideration should be made toward clustering amenities like cafe seating in areas that have the most visual uniqueness. Creating a larger sidewalk area with bump-outs in areas that are visually distinct, will further enhance those areas and make the place as a whole more attractive.
Better Block Middlesborough was held from October 25-27, 2013, in Middlesborough, Kentucky. To help with planning for future events like this, please consider making a donation today!
Managing the Event
- #1: Think Incrementally
- #2: Build a Better Block
- #3: Encourage Public Participation
- #4: Temporary to Permanent
- #5: Pre-Vitalization
- #6: Leverage the Power of the Crowd
- #7: Raise the Funds You'll Need
- #8: The Strength of Main Street
- #9: Sidewalk Stencils and Signs
- #10: Blackmail Yourself
Welcoming People
- #11 The Power of 10
- #12 Walk [Your City]
- #13 Mobile Vendors
- #14 Food Trucks and Carts
- #15 Plant Trees
- #16 Cover Up Blank Walls
- #17 Free Library
- #18 Pop-up Parks
- #19 Pop-Up Shops
- #20 Temporary Improvements Encourage Historic Preservation Planning
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