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Unlocking Carytown 

With a few changes, Carytown has the opportunity to have the best of both worlds — urban chic and broad appeal.

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Recently the city built curb extensions at some of Carytown’s intersections. Although mostly cosmetic — plants and flowers — the effort is a sign, perhaps, that the city’s premier retail destination actually is growing up. But it’s time to take Carytown…

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