What Makes 7th Avenue a Great Place?
7th Ave runs the length of Park Slope, as do all of the Slope’s avenues. The Slope is a walkable neighborhood, so anyone who lives in the Slope can go to 7th Ave from their home. Do people use the space? Yes, in just about every imaginable way, mainly shopping and hanging out. People who live in other parts of Brooklyn go to hang out there, eat at the restaurants or shop in some of the unique bookstores and craft stores. They can take any of several subway or bus lines that stop on or near 7th Ave. There is not much parking, and this is a good thing, an essential element of its character. The sidewalks feature lovely bluestone, although in many places it is simple concrete. It makes a good first impression when it is busy, more or less anytime before 10 pm. Seating is informal but plentiful. There are open stoops, churches with front steps, and eateries have benches out in front. For a busy New York City street, 7th Ave is fairly clean. There are trash cans on every corner, and members
