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
walkability
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
Green spaces and places in Oaklands Neighbourhood
The Places Project had another successful urban space discovery walk in Oaklands neighbourhood (Victoria, BC, Canada) on Sunday April 14th. Re-imagine Oaklands Neighbourhood dove into the question … [Read more...] about Green spaces and places in Oaklands Neighbourhood
Jane’s Walk – Downtown Places and Passages
The Places Project invites you to join us in our third urban space exploration: Downtown Places and Passages - a Jane's Walk Saturday May 4 1 - 2 pm Meet in the atrium courtyard of the Greater … [Read more...] about Jane’s Walk – Downtown Places and Passages
What an arterial means to neighbourhoods and pedestrians
How does a neighbourhood that is intersected by a number of arterial roads tie itself together to create a livable, walkable community? Are arterials just a necessary evil that have to be tolerated, … [Read more...] about What an arterial means to neighbourhoods and pedestrians
Off and walking: Victoria’s new urban exploration project
The first event of The Places Project took place on March 23rd under a sunny spring sky. Thank you to all who came out and made the event such a success. It was inspiring to see a mix of … [Read more...] about Off and walking: Victoria’s new urban exploration project
Exploring walkability in Burnside Gorge community of Greater Victoria
Walkability is the focus for the first event of The Places Project on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in the Greater Victoria neighbourhood of Burnside Gorge. What factors contribute to a walkable … [Read more...] about Exploring walkability in Burnside Gorge community of Greater Victoria
A good sign that should be unnecessary
On a run recently, I passed a narrow residential street featuring a traffic sign that was welcomed - but should be unnecessary. Of course, one can make the case that most or all traffic signs … [Read more...] about A good sign that should be unnecessary
Beyond the buzzword: 4 real life essentials for walkable cities
Walkability is so popular in urban planning conversations that it risks becoming a buzzword without meaning. Have you seen an urban plan recently that didn't make at least token reference to … [Read more...] about Beyond the buzzword: 4 real life essentials for walkable cities
A pub at the hub
I have the good fortune of living in Victoria, BC, Canada within walking distance of both Cook Street Village and downtown. The Beagle in Cook St Village serves as a meeting place for the … [Read more...] about A pub at the hub