streetscape

noun street·scape \ ˈstrēt-ˌskāp \

Updated on: 10 Apr 2018

Definition of streetscape

1 : the appearance or view of a street

2 : a work of art depicting a view of a street

Recent Examples of streetscape from the Web

On her to-do list: helping companies diversify their ranks, tackling the square’s notable transportation issues, and ushering in a new era of public art and enlivened streetscapes.

— globe staff, BostonGlobe.com, "Business group’s new chief aims to make Kendall Square a global name," 27 Mar. 2018
Also to be considered are adding crosswalks, streetscapes and public art, as well as narrowing the street in some places.

— jeff piorkowski/special to cleveland.com, cleveland.com, "Study on making Mayfield Road more pedestrian, biker, transit friendly draws interest," 28 Feb. 2018
Residents can in some cases expect their orders within hours, and on most days, UPS and FedEx trucks are a common feature of the city streetscape.

— scott wilson, Washington Post, "‘Suspicious packages’ haunt Austin, which is rethinking its reality amid bombings," 20 Mar. 2018
The city awarded a contract for complete lighting plans and less detailed streetscape designs to RATIO Architects, drawing on funds from a Ravinia Tax Increment Financing district created in 2005.

— karen berkowitz, chicagotribune.com, "Highland Park's Ravinia district revival efforts full of renewal, setbacks," 19 Mar. 2018
The $90 million project developed in conjunction with Caesars Entertainment and Immersive Artistry’s Cary Granat combines film and holographic special effects to recreate streetscapes and holy temples in Thailand, Vietnam, Nepal and Hong Kong.

— dave brooks, Billboard, "A Mix of 'Sensuality and Espionage': Inside Perry Farrell's $90M Kind Heaven Project," 14 Mar. 2018
Somerset Green is drawing young professionals and empty nesters to enjoy its resort-like features, such as an amenity center with a swimming pool and entertainment space, walkable streetscapes, formal gardens and dog parks.

— Houston Chronicle, "Somerset Green offers Inner Loop luxury," 2 Mar. 2018
The Roxy project has coincided with the city's continued revitalization of the downtown streetscape as part of a $48-million capital improvement plan.

— vickie snow jurkowski, Daily Southtown, "Lockport's historic Roxy theater gets a redo," 1 Mar. 2018
And further down the road in the Van Aken District, council approved a $117,000 contract with Greenman-Peterson Inc. to oversee to the $976,000 Farnsleigh Road streetscape project awarded to Tri-Mor Construction in January.

— thomas jewell, cleveland.com, "Shaker sells foreclosed Van Aken condo for $1: City Council recap," 28 Feb. 2018

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