BusinessAugust 14, 2026

streetscape

STREET-skayp

Definition

The visual and physical appearance of a street, including elements like sidewalks, plantings, lighting, and layout.

Etymology

The word is a compound of 'street' (from Old English 'stræt') and 'scape' (a suffix representing a view or scene, derived from 'landscape'). It emerged in the 20th century to describe the holistic design and appearance of urban corridors.

In the news

The article refers to a 'streetscape project' to describe the planned improvements to Dawson and Wooster streets, highlighting the focus on aesthetic and functional changes like sidewalk gaps and curb bump-outs.

Wilmington City Council to weigh more than $8.3M in housing and infrastructure spending

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