Hanoi, Vietnam

The beautiful, bustling streets of Hanoi...

Brisbane, Australia

Recent photographs from Brisbane, Australia

1. Albert Street in Central Brisbane with widened sidewalks, shade trees and street furniture.

2 & 3. The Queen Street Mall is an incredibly popular pedestrianized street. Whether you like the architecture of the kiosks and shade structures or not, there is no denying that this street, lined by major retail and accommodating throngs of people, has been extremely successful.

4. A walk street accessing townhouses in a new development in the inner urban district of Newstead.

Grand Ave, Los Angeles

These relatively recent streetscape improvements attempt to tie together the many cultural and institutional landmarks located along this stretch of Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles- Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Municipal Court and the Cathedral to name a few.

The wide sidewalks, interesting paving patterns, mix of palms and shade trees and good way-finding signage make for a good pedestrian experience. But the street itself seems unnecessarily wide making the two sides of the streets seem somewhat unrelated given the vast expanse of asphalt between them.

Old Market, Omaha, Nebraska

Wide sidewalks, paved streets, sidewalk cafes and overhanging arcades make this restored historic district a wonderful pedestrian environment.

Chicago - Neighborhood Plaza and Streets

These photos are of Mariano Park and some of the adjacent streets in this inner northern neighborhood of Chicago. This postage stamp plaza/park has become the focus for this neighborhood. The mature street trees are the highlight of these streets.

Light Rail - San Jose

The Light Rail through Downtown San Jose is fully integrated into the city streets, situated beneath a canopy of mature street trees.

Hidden Stairs and Public Walks of Silver Lake and Hollywood

The beautiful hidden public walks and stairways of Silver Lake and Hollywood. For detailed directions to more check out 'Secret Stairs' by Charles Fleming.