Believe it of not this was what is now G St between 9th and 10th. Sadly the DC Government did not keep this area up and allowed it to "go to seed" during the 80's. It became a hangout for drug users, homeless men and petty criminals.
This photo was taken some time in 1977 in Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC, US.
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lakefxdan (91 months ago | reply)
That was just one place that learned a sad lesson. Pedestrian malls need to be designed certain ways or they almost always gravitate toward unsafe conditions.
They were really popular for a while but urban planners today prefer active streets with crowded sidewalks.
smata2 (91 months ago | reply)
The area is still pretty "seedy". The only difference is that the street is full of "car crazies" and the drunks, addicts, crooks and homeless men are still there.
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