Brent ToderianNov 20
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY. There was also a 71% drop in air pollution. Via @carltonreid.com@bsky.brid.gy in @forbes.com@bsky.brid.gy. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople

Closing Central Madrid To Cars...
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis

City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.

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No surprise! I'm much more likely to walk into a store's front door than to drive through it.

Also I avoid whole shopping districts because of traffic congestion alone.

Nov 20 at 11:40amWeb