Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Editorial
June 8, 1960
The Town Crier
Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Readers respond to an editorial on poor street lighting and lack of shade trees by noting additional issues with uneven sidewalks, loose stones, and varying curb heights that make window shopping difficult, especially in high heels.
Clipping
OCR Quality
100%
Excellent
Full Text
Watch Your Step
The recent editorial on inadequate street lighting and the scarcity of shade trees has prompted other observations from our readers.
It has been pointed out that shopping around our center, especially in high heels, is a task requiring stamina and dexterity in avoiding loose stones on the streets, uneven curbings and walking along sidewalks with a variety of widths and elevations.
There would be more of an inducement for the people to window shop here it not a requirement to be skillful or adroit as to where you place your feet.
The recent editorial on inadequate street lighting and the scarcity of shade trees has prompted other observations from our readers.
It has been pointed out that shopping around our center, especially in high heels, is a task requiring stamina and dexterity in avoiding loose stones on the streets, uneven curbings and walking along sidewalks with a variety of widths and elevations.
There would be more of an inducement for the people to window shop here it not a requirement to be skillful or adroit as to where you place your feet.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
What keywords are associated?
Street Lighting
Shade Trees
Sidewalks
Curbings
Window Shopping
Pedestrian Safety
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Concerns Over Uneven Sidewalks And Street Conditions
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Poor Pedestrian Infrastructure
Key Arguments
Shopping In Town Center Requires Stamina And Dexterity Due To Loose Stones
Uneven Curbings And Sidewalks With Varying Widths And Elevations Hinder Window Shopping
Better Street Conditions Would Encourage More Pedestrian Activity