The South Beach strip banned vehicles during the pandemic, slamming the brakes on its famous cruising scene. Now traffic will return — but some pedestrian-first changes will be permanent.
Albania’s capital is getting a makeover intended to stop urban sprawl. But critics say the plan could leave Tirana changed beyond recognition, and erase its history.
In May, the Greek capital embarked on an ambitious plan to transform its traffic-clogged downtown with bike lanes and pedestrian walkways. But things didn’t work out as planned.
