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Urban renewal is pervasive and greenovation has taken the development of the city by storm. While green space is fairly accessible to most residents the high density of the city means that most buildings are multi-family, mid or high-rise, with single-family homes only accounting for 2.1% of the total residential market. | Urban renewal is pervasive and greenovation has taken the development of the city by storm. While green space is fairly accessible to most residents the high density of the city means that most buildings are multi-family, mid or high-rise, with single-family homes only accounting for 2.1% of the total residential market. | ||
Public transit is the primary mode of inner city transport in Vilauristre. It is called ViaVille and consists of a network of light rail, buses, and ferries. Since 2019 all public transit in the city is automated. Safety officers are present on higher risk routes but have yet to encounter any incidents of accidental death. | Public transit is the primary mode of inner city transport in Vilauristre. It is called ViaVille and consists of a network of light rail, buses, and ferries. Since 2019 all public transit in the city is automated. Safety officers are present on higher risk routes but have yet to encounter any incidents of accidental death. | ||
Vilauristre has 9 boroughs: Harborside, The Quays, Commerce Street, Devil's Den, | Vilauristre has 9 boroughs: [[Vilauristre#Harborside|Harborside]], [[Vilauristre#The_Quays|The Quays]], [[Vilauristre#Commerce_Street|Commerce_Street|Commerce Street]], [[Vilauristre#Devil's_Den|Devil's Den]], [[Vilauristre#Andeliou_Medical_Area|Andeliou Medical Area]], [[Vilauristre#Riulinha|Riulinha]], [[Vilauristre#Aldelmar_Park|Aldelmar Park]], [[Vilauristre#South_Vilauristre|South Vilauristre]], [[Vilauristre#Casernecamp|Casernecamp]], [[Vilauristre#Colinegibbet|Colinegibbet]]. It also hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the Vilauristre Fringe Festival, Summer in the City Festival, Vilauristre Art and Film Lay Synod, Dockfest, Rue de Oulechard Jazz Festival, and Céilí and Sail Éille. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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====Commerce Street==== | ====Commerce Street==== | ||
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File:Commerce Street.jpg|Pedestrian shopping street | |||
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File:Commerce Street 03.jpg|Salon | |||
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Commerce Street is a shopper's paradise. Grand department stores and international brands line the grand boulevards while smaller shops tucked on side streets offer unique finds. On weekends, bustling street markets attract tourists and locals alike. The neighborhood caters to Vilauristre's middle class, offering a convenient blend of shopping and entertainment. Many of the streets are pedestrian only having been turned into megablocks in the early 2000s. The buildings were primarily built in the 1880s-1920s and feature [[Art Nouveau in Burgundie|Art Nouveau]] architecture. | Commerce Street is a shopper's paradise. Grand department stores and international brands line the grand boulevards while smaller shops tucked on side streets offer unique finds. On weekends, bustling street markets attract tourists and locals alike. The neighborhood caters to Vilauristre's middle class, offering a convenient blend of shopping and entertainment. Many of the streets are pedestrian only having been turned into megablocks in the early 2000s. The buildings were primarily built in the 1880s-1920s and feature [[Art Nouveau in Burgundie|Art Nouveau]] architecture. | ||
*'''Key Statistics:''' | |||
**Area: 0.7 square kilometers (roughly 275 acres) | |||
**Population: 12,500 | |||
**Median household income: $68,000 | |||
**Employment sectors: Retail trade (35%), professional services (25%), arts and culture (15%), light manufacturing (10%), other (15%) | |||
**Notable landmarks: | |||
***Old Customs House- now a museum showcasing Vilauristre's maritime history | |||
***Grand Bazaar- a sprawling indoor market brimming with local crafts and international goods) | |||
***Museum of Commerce (exploring the borough's evolution from its mercantile roots) | |||
***The Weaver's Guildhall (a beautifully preserved historic building now housing art studios and workshops) | |||
***The Merchant's Square (a bustling plaza known for its street performers and vibrant nightlife) | |||
**Architectural Style: A blend of 19th-century brick and stone buildings with modern glass and steel structures, [[Art Nouveau in Burgundie]]. | |||
**Transportation: Well-connected by public transportation (buses, trams) with dedicated stops throughout the borough. Pedestrian-friendly with wide sidewalks and designated crossings. Bike lanes available on major streets and accessible through a city-wide bike-sharing program | |||
====Devil's Den==== | ====Devil's Den==== | ||
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[[Category:Cities in Burgundie]] | [[Category:Cities in Burgundie]] | ||
[[Category:Vilauristre]] | [[Category:Vilauristre]] | ||
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