superblock
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- noun
- /ˈsuːpərˌblɑːk/
- Specialized
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supermanzana
- The city plans to transform several smaller blocks into a superblock to enhance pedestrian access and reduce traffic congestion.
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The new six-acre Midtown Superblock will include a public park and retail space on the northern half and a seven-story apartment building on the southern portion.
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The Drexel Master Plan blog described the area as a "Superblock" in May and noted the importance of the area in the context of the original plan for the City of Philadelphia.
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It's full speed ahead on the Superblock.
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We have had enough of urban superblocks obliterating the Manhattan street grid, thank you.
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After eight years of delays, the long-anticipated urban renewal project known as the Midtown Superblock is official, with a groundbreaking tentatively set for fall 2013.
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The final piece of the Superblock came together in September when MRA purchased the last available lot, a shopping center at Anita and Travis housing the popular Thien An sandwich shop and two nightclubs.
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Developers are excited about the new superblock project, which will feature green spaces and walkways for residents.
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The initiative to create a superblock downtown aims to promote a more pedestrian-friendly environment in the urban area.
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Etymology
Superblock combines super ('very big' or 'above') and block ('city block' or 'a group of streets'). Think of it as one 'big' city block made by joining several smaller blocks to give more space for walking and fewer cars, which is why a superblock makes streets quieter and better for people on foot.