What are the natural and human-made amenities on Church Street?
The expanse of pedestrian space on the Marketplace allows the full range of Burlington’s residents and visitors to mix in a true community. It features fountains at two locations, extensive brick paving with granite accents, and numerous sculptures, as well as its own distinctive feature: locally quarried boulders placed on two blocks, which offer unique seating and climbing opportunities. Of particular interest is the Church Street Earth Line, a unique brick and granite band of engraved stones with proportionally separated world city locations running north-south up the center of the street, giving visitors a quick and engaging geography lesson. The Marketplace’s Victorian and Art Deco structures are complemented by modern infill buildings, the height of which is restricted to preserve the appearance of historic structures. Zoning promotes both ground-floor retail and upper-story office and residential uses. Nearly two-dozen cafes with outdoor dining line its four blocks (and despite
