In a new map created by developer Meli Harvey, users are able to view the width of sidewalks across New York City. The data shows that most sidewalks do not offer enough space to maintain social distancing.
Using data for New York City's sidewalk data set, Harvey developed a color coded map that visually illustrates sidewalk stats. Red and orange indicate areas that are "too narrow for social distancing;" yellow for areas that "may be difficult for social distancing;" green for areas where distancing "should be possible;" and blue for areas that are "great for social distancing."
A quick survey of the map shows the barren presence of wide sidewalks and the inevitable challenge that such a densely populated place will face. The development of the map comes as the City of New York moves to temporarily shut down at least 40 miles of city streets to cars in order to give people more room to safely walk around the city. Mayor Bill deBlasio announced on Monday that the city is working toward making 100 miles of city streets car-free in the near future.
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so sprawl is good now?
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you are correct, sprawl is not good. sprawl is GREAT!
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