Ann Arbor's South Main Street is a Great Place

What makes a great place may be relative, differing from person to person, but if you talk to the American Planning Association they'll point you toward Ann Arbor's South Main Street.

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So, what makes a great place? Perhaps unsurprisingly, the APA thinks it's the ability to provide for the pedestrian and bring a community together. It's also about creating a sense of local identity. South Main Street in Ann Arbor, Mich. makes the list of Great Streets because of its diverse range of locally-owned businesses and restaurants housed in architecturally interesting, mixed-use buildings. It's an appealing environment that encourages walking rather than driving; you won't find many surface parking lots here. It's all about creating a space for the surrounding community to socialize, and not in a forced way. Ann Arbor residents now enjoy sidewalk seating at cafes, dozens of market days and street fairs per year, and easy access to public transportation.

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