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Originally Posted by eschaton
The built condition of the public right of way becomes far more important than the building itself.
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I think we can find a pretty good example of what you're talking about right here in Pittsburgh... Walnut Street in Shadyside.
It's very likely the least architecturally pleasing commercial district in Pittsburgh (with much of it being comprised of post war ugliness and/or remuddled-beyond-recognition victorian era structures), but still it is also among the most popular shopping/dining/drinking/strolling areas and sought after real estate due to its location/satisfying pedestrian experience.