At the block scale, narrow passageways on the ground level transform the scale by serving as another access point.
These narrow passageways serve as an access point but also enable the development of secondary merchant spaces. Oftentimes these passageways are narrow in width which translates to the size of the merchant space. These merchant spaces are formal in nature but also provide an opportunity for inclusive economic development by providing inexpensive space for rent. The narrowness enclosure makes it a design challenge.