R Clayton McKee | Photo Galleries | 2012 Better Block Houston

"Better Block" is a pilot project designed to create a "Complete Streets" environment where streets become legitimate public spaces, designed for use by pedestrians, cyclists, mass transit, and private powered transport. The idea, as I understand it, is to encourage residents to consider other possible ways to design cities and neighborhoods to reduce the need for long-distance travel, saving energy and time and creating a sense of shared space. In May of 2012, a section of Washington Avenue in Houston became a Better Block for an afternoon. It was... interesting.