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Integrating Transportation and Culture in Nice
I was recently lucky enough to spend some time in Nice, on the Cote D'Azur in the South of France, and was blown away by the way in which this punchy medium-sized city had come on in leaps and bounds in terms of improving its urban realm. I was last there some 7 years ago when traffic choked the upper half of the city whilst... [read more]
Going Multi-Modal in the “Texas of the North”
Even in Red Deer's downtown area, pedestrians play second fiddle to automotive traffic / Photo: Gary TothRed Deer, Alberta, is a small city about halfway between Calgary and Edmonton. Once a sleepy agricultural outpost of that provided a convenient stopover for travelers moving between the territory’s two larger cities, Red Deer has... [read more]
Taming the sound of the city: dealing with noise pollution
About two decades ago, my friend Bob – a mover and shaker of sorts in the art world – took me to an artist’s studio in a (then, at least) scruffy area of lower Manhattan. The artist we were meeting, whose name I have long since forgotten, worked in the medium of environmental sound. His studio was full of wires,... [read more]
How transportation can contribute to community building
Project for Public Spaces Director of Transportation Initiatives Gary Toth recently spoke at the Complete Streets Forumin Toronto, Ontario, about the role of transportation alternatives and complete streets in communities and community building.In his speech, posted below, Toth explains that complete streets are to be welcoming... [read more]
Design Can’t Save Us, but We Can Save Through Design. A #CNU20 Reflection
It’s been roughly 48 hours since the last session at CNU 20 and I’ve been home about 24 of those hours with a sore throat and bruised heels from all the great debates, ideas, dances, food and fellowship that I encountered at the Congress.There were so many diverse viewpoints this year that it has taken me to this point to be able to sit... [read more]
The right approach to green, inclusive revitalization
When it is done well - with inclusion, affordability, environmental and cultural sensitivity, and attention to great placemaking - few things are as good for our communities as reinvestment in aging neighborhoods. It’s the ultimate win-win-win: improving environmental quality and people habitat while absorbing new... [read more]
The New World At CNU20: A Storified Post
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Complete Streets: One Size Does Not Fit All
Last month Gary Toth spoke at the Complete Streets Forum in Toronto about the symbiotic relationship between the Complete Streets and Placemaking movements. Early on in the talk, posted above in full, Gary points out that a complete street makes travel “safe, comfortable, and convenient” for all modes–but that doesn’t necessarily mean... [read more]
Looking Forward: New Urbanism and the New World
From 9am to 12am, we'll be livestreaming the CNU session on the future of the new urbanist movement, featuring visionary thought leaders like Andres Duany and Jennifer Hurley. Don't miss it! [read more]
Live from CNU 20: Tactical Urbanism at NextGen
We’re live from CNU 20 in West Palm Beach, Florida and one of the most intriguing presentations was by Mike Lydon, founder of the Streets Plans Collaborative, talking about tactical urbanism, essentially a method of planning that involves first step approaches that evolve into long-term implementable solutions. [read more]
Three Reasons That Bikeshare Stations Are Ideal Triangulators
People chatting at their local bike share station in Melbourne, Australia / Photo: Planetgordon.com via FlickrWith yesterday’s big announcement from the NYC DOT, bike shares are in the news again. Here in New York, we’re getting excited about the possibilities on the horizon as hundreds of bike share stations start popping up all over... [read more]
Continuing the Conversation: Towards an Architecture of Place
Says commenter Suzan Hampton of Rem Koolhaas' Seattle Public Library, which is in the Architecture of Place Hall of Shame: "It feels like being in an airport terminal in there." / Photo: heyskinny via FlickrOver the past couple of months, we have written several times about the need to move toward an Architecture of Place, creating... [read more]
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Transformation Through Technology: Delivering Better Public Services
When: Thu, 2012-05-24 08:00
Webinar: ISO 20121 - Sustainability & Event Management
When: Thu, 2012-05-24 08:00
Sustainability and Affordable Housing: an Interactive Charrette
When: Sat, 2012-06-02 11:00
Tourism and Sustainable Futures: Beyond 2015
When: Fri, 2012-06-15 09:00
Public Sector Leadership: driving cultural change
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Youth Policy Summit on Urban Sustainability at UC Denver
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“I don't walk by choice. My vision forced me to give up my car years ago. I won't lie, I miss being able to drive. I hate the bus, though Santa Clara's VTA is one of the best systems in the country. But I am able to get around. And I walk to shop, sometimes as far as 3 miles away. Sometimes I take the bus back, sometimes I just walk back. This changes ...”