[jsbrook]

Originally Posted by Philly Fan

Not to get TOO hypertechnical, but that doesn't appear to me to be cobblestone in the rendering. More like a herringbone paver pattern, perhaps even dry-laid (similar to what you find in modern suburban patios, walkways, etc.). Still nice, but not nearly as quaint--or EXPENSIVE--as true cobblestone, or even the mortared Belgian block (both literally and nominally!) in the photo of Bruges you posted:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobblestone

Just didn't want you to get your hopes up too much, only to have them cruelly dashed by the ultimate reality.

Real cobblesone is expensive. Yes. And beautiful. For sure. But not particularly modern. I'm fine with herringbone here if that's what they do. Philly does have real cobblestone streets in Old City.