Is it a mitzva to actively arrange a shituf mevo'ot (partnership of alleyways)?
Synopsis
The Mechaber rules that it is a mitzva to take care to arrange shituf mevo'ot so residents do not inadvertently violate Shabbat carrying restrictions. The Aruch HaShulchan affirms this, explaining the concern is stumbling into forbidden carrying.
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