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Originally Posted by Metro-One
That’s the thing, nowhere!
For example, here in Japan there are no dumpsters! Just some recycling bins for pedestrians.
Stores keep their garbage inside, which is then picked up nightly by the city.
Then of course there are other private removal services available.
This is a key reason why entertainment areas in Japan can utilize their alleyways so well. Similar in many parts of Europe as well. The dumpsters in commercial / residential areas feels very North American, and it sucks. Industrial areas? Sure. Elsewhere, no.
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That might work in Japan, because that's the system that's been around for many years, presumably. Here, we don't have built-in spaces to store garbage, or City collection of commercial garbage, or employees, vehicles and facilities to provide that sort of service. So your idea isn't realistic.
The Water Street re-working was discussed a few weeks ago on another thread. I pointed out there that paved streets aren't a good idea because they gradually look messy, and then terrible, as it's not practical to expect repairs or new service connections to water, sewer and fibre optic cables (all buried in the street), to return the look of the street. It's better to have a design that is easily replicated, like asphalt, with a few granite sett or red brick accents that can be put back successfully after work has been completed.
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