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Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.

*Nominee 

The London Underground

London

United Kingdom

Contributed by 
Project for Public Spaces
 on 
October 28, 2003
December 14, 2017

As interesting as the most vibrant international marketplace.

What makes it Great?

Why it doesn't work?

We use mass transit in every city to which we travel, and we love the Tube; it is among the top of any cityÍs transit system. We have never been tied up on it, having used it over a hundred times. Yet we know that Londoners love to hate it. Sure, itÍs crowded, smelly, and hot in the summer, but it gets you almost anywhere quickly and safely. It has good information and a fare system that allows people to take full advantage of it. In addition, it is "the" place, like transit systems in other great cities, to see people from all over the world. It is as interesting as the most vibrant international marketplace. Everyone is on view and in the right situation, you can get into a conversation with someone you would never meet anywhere else. Still, it can get better... The real opportunity for London Transport is to upgrade the stations and better integrate them into each community.

Access & Linkages

Comfort & Image

Uses & Activities

Sociability

How Light?

How Quick?

How Cheap?

History & Background

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*Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.

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