In many North American cities, there is much talk about improving and increasing bike lanes and bike ridership. All movement forward, however, can stall at the implementation stage. Here are 3 tips to … [Read more...] about 3 Steps to better bike lanes right now
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Quotable
Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody only because, and only when, they are created by everybody. - Jane Jacobs … [Read more...] about Quotable
Taking to the street for talk about streets
In Victoria, BC, a group of cyclists, urban enthusiasts and neighbourhood activists have been talking for some time about creating a Greater Victoria Placemaking Network to promote creative, … [Read more...] about Taking to the street for talk about streets
Urban citizens getting creative with public space
Parks, plazas, green spaces, public markets, waterfronts - the shared spaces are where a community really expresses itself and builds a supportive, shared culture. On Saturday, July 12, a group of … [Read more...] about Urban citizens getting creative with public space
Victoria: ready to jump on the bike momentum?
a commentary How many cities would love to be in the position of Victoria, BC, when it comes to encouraging alternative transportation, especially cycling? The city already enjoys the highest bike … [Read more...] about Victoria: ready to jump on the bike momentum?
Q & A with Victoria’s festivals leader: bringing vibrant activity to city streets
John Vickers is Executive Director of three international festivals in Victoria, BC, Canada: the Victoria International Chalk Art Festival, The Victoria International Buskers Festival, and the … [Read more...] about Q & A with Victoria’s festivals leader: bringing vibrant activity to city streets
Beyond the myth of ‘protecting pedestrians’: time for real change
It's time for North American cities to kill the myth that marked pedestrian crossings are less safe than crossing at unmarked intersections and just get on with the work of making streets safe for … [Read more...] about Beyond the myth of ‘protecting pedestrians’: time for real change
Citizen led urban amalgamation: a Q&A
As urban areas grow, they typically do so within the confines of decades old or centuries old municipal boundaries and structures. Towns, villages and cities grow up to the edges of one another, … [Read more...] about Citizen led urban amalgamation: a Q&A
Plazas dead and lively and the passageways that connect
A city's buzz is highly associated with the liveliness of its plazas - the shared outdoor spaces adjacent to buildings and parks, whether privately or publicly owned. To celebrate Jane's Walk on … [Read more...] about Plazas dead and lively and the passageways that connect
One problem corner and a community loses its flow
Every North American city has arterial roadways. Every city also has residential neighbourhoods with schools, homes, parks, playgrounds and other walking destinations. The challenge is how to manage … [Read more...] about One problem corner and a community loses its flow