Leah Chase Circle

Why are these proposed street names so long? I mean, I get that they are named after people, but these are too long.

Leontine Goins Luke Street
Henry James "Red" Allen Street
Sherwood "Woody" Gagliano Avenue
Morris F.X. Jeff Sr. Park
Dyan French "Mama D" Cole Street

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