Course: Urban Design

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Lynch, in Godd City Form, discusses the ‘dimensions of performance’ they include vitality, sense, fit, access and control (Lynch, 1981).  In terms of vitality, the stretch of Notre-Dame Street between Guy street and the Georges-Vanier Boulevard is somewhat lacking. The southern side of the street gets pedestrian traffic. Having active edges on this side including popular restaurants creates a lot of interest from passers by. While, study area can be considered walkable due to having short blocks and a cohesive structure, the sidewalks are too narrow, especially where the restaurants spill onto  the sidewalk creating very tight spaces which fit a single person at a time only. In addition, bikers share relatively narrow road space lanes cars, and have no designated paths, making this stretch of Notre-Dame Street dangerous.  Considering it is a two way street with parking on eitherside, there is certainly room for widening the sidewalk as well as creating bike lanes through restricted parking.