It seems to me that one of the things that makes Rodeo Drive is the pedestrian aspect. I can't imagine many people take public transit to that retail district, but there is definitely plenty of pedestrian traffic, which brings various benefits to the retailers and shoppers. I suspect a big part of that benefit is that LA'ers spend plenty of time in their cars and they enjoy strolling in a ped friendly area, patronizing boutiques (and the other aspects that give them a differentiation experience vs say a generic big box experience), seeing and being seen all while enjoying the beautiful wether.
I think that the point can be reinforced by the images one typically sees of Rodeo Drive in the media, promotional pieces, etc.
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Originally Posted by Pessimistic Observer
point taken but when i think rodeo drive i dont think transit/pedestrian friendly i think luxury clothing and accessories so my question was does buckhead need the streets of buckhead for its current upscale image or does it allready have enough upscale at phipps & lenox
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