San Francisco has unveiled Sunset Dunes, a 50-acre urban linear park on the former Great Highway, stretching between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard—making it California’s largest pedestrianization project to date. Opened in April 2025, the park offers a scenic two-mile promenade along Ocean Beach, complete with walking paths, dune landscaping, and recreational areas. Built amid pandemic-era street closures, Sunset Dunes reflects a growing trend of converting formerly vehicle-centric zones into vibrant communal spaces. Urban planners in Dhaka, Kathmandu, and Delhi are studying this project as a model for reclaiming underused spaces and boosting public well-being.
