verb
- converting (a street, area, or zone) into a space restricted to or designed primarily for pedestrian use, typically by limiting or prohibiting vehicle traffic
Usage: present participle of pedestrianize; commonly used in urban planning and city development contexts
Examples
- The city is pedestrianizing downtown streets to encourage walking and reduce pollution.
- Pedestrianizing the market square has made it a more vibrant gathering place.
- Many European cities are pedestrianizing their historic centers to preserve them.
- The project of pedestrianizing Fifth Avenue has been controversial among business owners.
- By pedestrianizing the waterfront, the municipality created a popular recreational area.
- Urban planners are pedestrianizing several neighborhoods to improve public health and safety.