my vision for the north leg of King....shared space between LRT, pedestrians, bikes etc..... no cars though.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/noelle_...7594176917965/
Have a merry-go-round, and ice skating rink. vendors, patios, cafes, ice cream etc..... very similar to one of the proposals put forth by the city.
The south leg of Gore could be closed to vehicles entirely, other than bikes, deliveries etc..... and have lots of patio/stall space.
Also:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:N...ared_space.jpg
Transit, instead of cars though.