Back alleys, back yards, back streets... Lets build more back streams in our cities. 
Canals/streams are relatively easy to build and doubles as excellent storm water drains. Add a flat bottom punter for instant tourism appeal or make a race course for canoeists. A land value multiplier far more efficient than yet another street for cars. Works well with trees!
“Forget the damned motor car and build cities for lovers and friends.”
— Lewis Mumford
#GoodUrbanism #Kyoto
— Lewis Mumford
#GoodUrbanism #Kyoto
"But how can we run supplies to shops and restaurants without cars and delivery trucks?!"
"Wrath, my city has an area that is a little slummy, but basically decent people, unfairly caught in a downward spiral of neglect. Can we do something to quickly raise their home value with something like 25-250%?"
"Wrath, our suburb is not getting any love from the city, some want to move but can't afford to, some want to stay but can't see any future here, is there something simple and time tested we can do to make things better?"
Just saw this on my feed. Maybe related to the subject?
"Wrath you dolt, we can't dig up the street people would go berserk! My neighborhood is full of despair. People can't even imagine that there could be something beautiful here. How do I make things change direction, give people a hint of water and charm?"
Sure, building a running a public drinking fountain from the edge of your building or plot isn't free. It might cost you $100 a year in water and maintenance. But it might add 0.5% value to your home. If more of your neighbors do it, papers'll write about your street. +10%? +20%?
