Urban freeways have been the norm for decades in this country. But when they come down, it hasn’t been the end of the world for those cities.

In fact, in the neighborhoods where the freeways were removed, tearing down the structures brought a renaissance to the area. Streetfilms took a look at past and future freeway removal projects.

Do you think any of Washington’s freeways should be on that list? The Congress for New Urbanism lists the Southeast Freeway and 11th Street Bridges as number 10 on their list of “Freeways Without Futures.”

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Matt Johnson has lived in the Washington area since 2007. He has a Master’s in Planning from the University of Maryland and a BS in Public Policy from Georgia Tech. He lives in Dupont Circle. He’s a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, and is an employee of the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. His views are his own and do not represent those of his employer.