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London's Oxford Street goes car-free to revive shopping glory

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London's Oxford Street has been closed to cars, buses, and bicycles to revitalize the renowned shopping district. This initiative aims to transform the street into a pedestrian-friendly zone, featuring new public spaces, seating, and greenery, with the goal of restoring its status as a premier global shopping destination. The closure is the initial phase of a larger redevelopment project, which has been discussed for over a decade and gained momentum with the establishment of the Oxford Street Development Corporation and the opening of the Elizabeth line. AI

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London's Oxford Street goes car-free to revive shopping glory

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Danica Kirka, The Associated Press ·

    ‘It’s a new era’: London’s Oxford street will close to cars, buses, and bikes in attempt to bring back glory days of shopping district

    City officials say pedestrianizing the street will put it back into the league of top global shopping destinations like Times Square

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