This document summarizes the streets and walkways of Georgetown, Penang. It describes how the streets come to life on weekends with food stalls, tourists, and street artists. Certain streets close to vehicles on Sundays to provide a safe space for tourists to cycle. Beyond the tourist areas, the side streets are quieter and more relaxed, where old businesses still operate. The walkways serve as bike parking in the shade and public spaces, though some residents claim them as private areas or fill them with trash. Overall, the document outlines how the streets and alleys of Georgetown showcase its multicultural history and diverse uses by locals and visitors.

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2. Tourists, both local and foreign fill
the streets in the core zone of the
UNESCO Heritage site. The five foot
ways and alleys are brought back to
life alongside with the blooming of
food stalls and other historical
tourist spots in the area.

3. Street artists spending their weekends on the
streets creating a pleasing atmosphere

4. Streets that serves several purposes: Automobile
path, Public walkways and Business

5. Certain streets, including Armenian Street,
are closed for automobiles during Sundays to
provide a safe environment for tourists to
cycle around

6. This ice ball stall located on Armenian
Street has become the love of most
tourists especially during hot days. It
serves traditional ice balls from the old
times.

7. In one of the alleys branching out from Penang
Road stands the famous Chendol stall. Despite
located in a small lane beside a drain, the
business is surprisingly good. You can always
find a long queue in front of the stall
occupying the whole lane.

8. Beyond the tourist spots, are the
relatively quiet and calm side of the
city. Life here is less hectic and are
very down to earth. Its easy to spot
old business still running and old
skills still surviving

10. Walkways are used as a
public space to park
motorcycles. Bike owners
usually prefer having their
vehicles parked under shades
from the sun. This leads to
our special “Walkway cum
Bike Parking” culture

11. Despite being a public space, some habitants
takes it as their personal space. Some even
build up walls between houses for unknown
reasons that obstruct the path.

12. In abandoned houses, walkways are filled with
unwanted household items and trash.

13. This elderly man is sitting at the front
door making metal crafts. The gates are
partially opened revealing the dimly lit
interior.

14. With over 200 years of multicultural
history, Georgetown is founded by Sir
Francis Light. In 1786, he issued to
lay out the streets in a gridiron
pattern for a new settlement which main
included Light Street, Beach Street,
Pitt Street and Chulia Street. The life
of the street thrives, surrounded by
day markets, street hawkers, seasonal
parades and celebrations. These days,
people walk the street not only to
look, to bargain, and to eat, however,
to appreciate the beauty of public art
in the alleys and lanes as well.

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