Expand and improve public space in the urban core

Streets and parks in the core of the region are crowded with people who live, work, and visit. Yet there are underused spaces—such as parking lots, long-closed streets and underground passageways, office lobbies, rooftops, and underused public buildings—that could be opened to the public to relieve congestion. This would also provide new places for people to gather, create a more enjoyable urban experience, boost civic pride and encourage community involvement.