The scene outside our local cinema on a Saturday night. Not a result of some magical “Dutch DNA”, but decades of hard- and narrowly-fought political battles; leading to the bold reallocation of street space, deprioritization of motor traffic, and investment in alternative modes.

Tina Turner was raw. She was powerful. She was unstoppable. And she was unapologetically herself—speaking and singing her truth through joy and pain; triumph and tragedy. Today we join fans around the world in honoring the Queen of Rock and Roll, and a star whose light will never

In 2020, Paris launched “school streets” outside 211 schools, closing streets to traffic during pick-up & drop-off. At least 22 have since become permanent pedestrian streets, creating dynamic new community spaces 7 days a week. 📍 Paris 🎥 @EmmanuelSPV

Public markets have existed in Boston since the 1600s with the Haymarket Pushcart Association tracing its roots back to 1820. Today, over 50 vendors sell low priced produce and fish every Friday and Saturday on Hanover, Blackstone and North Streets. 🐟 🍎 📍 Haymarket, Boston

“If you invite more cars, you get more cars. If you make more streets better for cars you get more traffic. If you make more bicycle infrastructure you get more bicycles… You get what you invite.” -Jan Gehl 📍 Montreal 🚲

After the •craziest• and consistent advocacy (for years!) to have colour paint crossings recognized and SANS compliant! Congrats and thanks to @RobQuintas Councilor Ian and teams for making this happen! 🕺🏻🔥 #streetsforpeople

Thanks for sharing @Citywatcha The report is illuminating- especially on the the massive scope for new renewable generation in Africa.

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Okay. Here it is #Barcelona #Superblocks in 60 SECONDS! Hoping this lightning quick re-edit of our award-winning @Streetfilms is very helpful to those who only have 1 minute to get the gist! With a few new scenes/quotes! @silviacasorran @MikeLydon @SuperillaP9 @880Cities

Yup. Common sense just in! And how much easier in everyone than lockdowns? Thanks ⁦@dailymaverick⁩

The morning “bus ride” to school in Barcelona. 🇪🇸 🚌 🚲 @bicibuseixample 🎥 @QAGreenways

Imagine The Esplanade in #durban #reinvented like this? Could transform the CBD completely?! @RashiqFataar @DurbanLetters @i_durban @lookupdurban

When streets are public space, we can incrementally explore what is possible on them. Nothing is impossible! ~ Lange Riddersstraat (by @dimitristrobbe)

🚨 New tool alert - at @placemaking_eu opensource toolbox. 🌱 Facade Garden Manual - How to improve your hybrid space? By Jules Winants. 💾 Check and download it: https://t.co/0X2K7MzyUn

I’m beginning to suspect that cars are a big reason why cities feel crowded.

Sorry I had to leave #ASD_SA but the work of @SLF_RSA is where you want to be looking for township economies recommendations. Malls ain’t it - rezoning natural “high street” zones so local businesses can thrive legitimately, is (also become safety corridors).

A #covid19response for #publicspaces in informal communities by #PlacemakingIndia leader @phaebaabraham of @HealthBridgeCan. https://t.co/KgH60uRTi9 by @albeli @Placemaking_In #Placemaking #publicspace #informalcommunities #covid19recovery #Placemaking4Recovery

The good news is that we understand more and more about the evidence that makes for popular, prosperous and healthy places. Here's a summary of some of the research on 2 pages....

This compelling scale comparison should cure the freeway pandemic instantly but sadly the fight for #streetsforpeople goes on

Remember, the answer to car-dependant “retail sprawl” can’t just be green tech on buildings in the fundamentally wrong place — & “better cars” isn’t the answer either. Rethink the land-use, mobility, the whole thing. Otherwise you’re just doing the wrong thing better. HT Singer