Streets A great street is a rare commodity these days. Since the 1950s, good street design has been trumped by the evergrowing demands of the automobile. But Toronto’s streets have endured — the mix of streetcars, automobiles, bicyclists and pedestrians has become the pulse of our neighbourhoods. And the city’s most notable streets have created a dynamic space for public life that continues to blur the lines between culture and community in ways that enhance both. toronto | 2008 57 the