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.gyCarlton Reid in @forbes.com@bsky.brid.gy. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars...
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