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In April 2020, cones and Day-Glo plastic sticks were placed on Queen St to encourage physical distancing as New Zealand battled its outbreak of COVID-19. But much to the dismay of local businesses, Auckland Council decided to retain the cones as makeshift traffic barriers to advance its plans for the pedestrianisation trial - exacerbating businesses economic woes amid the ongoing pandemic.
This April, the council unveiled its plans to replace the plastic sticks, stone blocks and temporary footpaths with wide boardwalks, seating and native plants - changes that would be trialled before undertaking a permanent revamp.
Parts of the main drag will also be closed off to private vehicles with expanded bus lanes, with more public transport expected to be routed through Queen St. It s understood cyclists will be expected to share the lanes.
Where does the water in the Las Colinas canals come from? Curious Texas investigates
The picturesque waterways have become iconic since they were developed in 1973 to offset the effects of the low flood plain.
A view of the Mandalay Canal Walk at Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, Tuesday, April 27, 2021. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)(Tom Fox / Staff Photographer)
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The Las Colinas canals have become an icon since they were developed in 1973, offering unusual attractions such as gondola rides.
“When people think of Las Colinas, it’s probably one of the first things they think of,” said Tim Glass, director of strategic planning at the Las Colinas Association.
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