Damascus goes car-free for 24 hours
Damascus’ Old City closed its streets to cars for a day, letting residents walk freely without traffic, noise, or pollution. The trial could lead to a more pedestrian-friendly city by 2030, offering a quieter, cleaner urban experience. It’s a small but hopeful step toward reimagining shared spaces.
Damascus’ ancient Old City went car-free for 24 hours, giving residents a rare chance to walk its historic streets without traffic, noise and pollution. The experiment could pave the way for a more pedestrian-friendly city by 2030. Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett reports.
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