The modernization of Tabrīz has quickened since World War II, with streets widened, buildings erected, and public gardens laid out with fountains and pools.
Man waits at bus stop, caption reads, "Plink a-plink a-plink," a hole appears at his feet, "Baaa Daaa," the hole widens, buildings and people disappear into it, "Bom Bom Bom," the world disappears into a black hole, "OOOO OO WA WA EEEE," nothing remains but stars, "Plink a-plink a-plink".
The traffic situation has been improved somewhat by widening streets, building more bridges across the Pearl River, and placing restrictions on motorcycle traffic at certain times of the day and in specific street zones downtown.
Mr. Cetera found a way to add 1,500 square feet to their house, adding a partial third floor, extending the rear of the house by eliminating the garage, and widening the building.
The king insisted only that the old roads be slightly widened and building standards improved.
Gravel digging, clearing the ground for airports, quarrying, road widening and building, the construction of houses, factories, and public buildings frequently threaten the destruction of sites known to contain archaeological remains.
But it's still committed to widening motorways and building a third runway at Heathrow.
The answer to these problems is not to keep widening roads or building new ones -- this would take us only so far and at a cost that the earth cannot afford.
After a few meetings, a very interesting tactic on the part of the D.O.T. became obvious: When the time came for suggestions, the department's observers (they were not members of the committees) would propose their favorite solutions, like widening roads and building more high-occupancy lanes.
You can make some immediate changes -- like moving furniture, picking up loose throw rugs, relocating decorative items -- and then plan for widening doors and building ramps for more long term accommodations.
