Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 213, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 September 1916 — Wide Streets in Uruguay. [ARTICLE]

Wide Streets in Uruguay.

Cities that are worrying over narrow streets and sidewalks may take a lesson from the recent action of Montevideo, capital Of .Uruguay, which has passed an ordinance requiring that all buildings be erected at least 32.8 feet from the boundary line, except in the business district, where 13.12 feet! spare frontage must be allowed for* walks and parking, and must be entirely free from steps, balustrades andt ornaments.