streetscape

noun street·scape \ ˈstrēt-ˌskāp \

|Updated on: 13 Aug 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

The city has begun projects centering on new signage and streetscape beautification to bolster the downtown, officials said.

— linda girardi, Aurora Beacon-News, "Survey says Yorkville residents would like more restaurants, stores," 3 July 2018
Devoted to the American artist who found much inspiration in Western New York’s vistas and streetscapes, there’s always an eclectic range of craft art, architecture and design on exhibit to discover.

— amy thomas, New York Times, "36 Hours in Buffalo," 28 June 2018
Decor: The streetscape outdoor dining patio at the restaurant front entrance has cafe seating framed by a fence and protected by a traditional cloth awning.

— philip potempa, Post-Tribune, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs and NWI: Don Quijote Restaurante in Valparaiso," 5 July 2018
Writers have long been drawn to live and work in the city, attracted by the proximity to publishing houses and fellow artists, and the combination of inspiring streetscapes and gritty humanity that defines it.

— jennifer larue, The Seattle Times, "Soaking up Manhattan’s literary history: A book lover’s bar-hopping guide," 2 July 2018
The South Main Streetscapes Transportation Enhancement Project continues the streetscape work completed in 2010, officials said.

— david ibata, ajc, "Woodstock downtown street work starts July 9," 25 June 2018
The ultimate streetscape begins at around Broadway, in the residential heart of Pacific Heights.

— rachel waldman, Vogue, "Keep It Simple in San Francisco: Eat, Shop, and Dance on Divisadero Street," 19 June 2018
Voters said no to a ballot question that would have allowed the town to spend $2.1 million on streetscape improvements.

— staff report, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Municipal election results: Highland Beach," 14 Mar. 2018
Mau said representatives of Teska and HLR would now meet with the village board, village staff and focus groups to put together a final streetscape plan and come up with cost estimates for the entire project.

— daniel i. dorfman, chicagotribune.com, "Glencoe signs off on design contracts to spruce up Tudor Court," 26 June 2018

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