Open air markets are popular shopping venues in Japan.  In many cities, the municipality will close down a street to traffic to encourage shoppers to sample local wares.  This open air market, in the middle of Takayama City in Gifu Prefecture, features many fruit and vegetable stands as well as traditional crafts.  Open air markets in other regions of Japan and cities will have different types of stores and products. including standard chain stores, and are common throughout Japan.  What are some similar tools cities in other countries use to promote local stores and commerce?