1
: the appearance or view of a street
2
: a work of art depicting a view of a street

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Four years later, Reston adopted detailed urban design guidelines, building heights, streetscapes, pedestrian design, mixed-use requirements and public space standards. Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 In 2024, Lil’ Roberts Place was one of several downtown Concord businesses impacted by a years-long streetscape project that sought to revamp the bustling food and retail district and draw in new visitors, CharlotteFive previously reported. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 In its early design stages, the plan intends to improve the streetscape around Union Square along 14th Street and create more of a cohesive look and feel to the corridor, Stein said. David Moin, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 According to city planning staff, the mix of home designs and elevations is intended to create visual variety throughout the neighborhood while maintaining a cohesive streetscape that complements surrounding development. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for streetscape

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of streetscape was in 1833

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“Streetscape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streetscape. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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