Pedestrianized Space

Orchard Street has been car-free every Sunday for decades, originally so it can become an open air bargain district. With the Pandemic, the open street was extended to 8 am to 8pm daily - while it's now back to Sundays as pedestrianized days, it's part of the reason Orchard Street was named one of the coolest streets in the world in 2025! 

Even before the Pandemic, community members were trying to open Avenue B as a bike and pedestrian space, but it took the need for social distancing for cars to step back. In 202, DOT provided heavy wood barriers which were painted and moved daily by volunteers. Now several blocks are calm and open 8AM to 8 PM daily! In 2026, there is new paint and lane designations that open more public space to people. See @Loisaida_OSCC for updates and events, or to get involved!

A good alternative to gas-powered vehicles is biking.

Governors Island has a mix of commercial and educational activities. Governors Island offers endless opportunities for teachers to Engage Students.  Will it be climate or development? Governors Island can co-exist with academic activities and expansion. The growing pains of climate and expansion will be brutal but swift. 

Lights on darker sections of the Galloping Goose.

Project delivered by CCLP and East Ayrshire Leisure

This Village street will become even more village-like in late 2021, as it will soon become a permanent open street, where cars are guests and slow down for people. Check out a 2019 plan for more details. Already car-free on the north end, this street brings historic buildings, college students and local residents together.