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In turnaround, Cambridge Council endorses car-free Memorial Drive
Purpose
Public health
Approach
Changes to public space
Type
Public space
Mode
Walking
About this initiative
Cambridge City Council voted to endorse the closure of Memorial Drive to car traffic for the duration of the stay-at-home order associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Parkland was opened up, providing citizens with more space.
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Location:
Massachusetts
Cambridge
United States
Launch date: Apr 14, 2020
Actor:
Public sector action
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Partners involved: Cambridge City Council, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
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