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It was so cool to meet up with a group of #urbanists in #Minneapolis this morning. Thanks for all the insights on transit in the Twin Cities. And thanks @ianrbuck for organizing!
(1/?) I watch a number of "urbanist" channels on YouTube because I find the subjects of better cities, energy efficiency, and better transit to be interesting and important to our collective future. But while I find a lot to agree with, sometimes I find the presenters and their ideas -- challenging. And today I watched a video by Ray Delahanty, who I've been watching for a long time, and it cheesed me off quite a bit.... (thread)
#urbanists #urbandesign #transit #density #cityPlanning #rural #
My friend Rosa Yolanda Pineda has organized an event to get more folks CYCLING in Uptown Manhattan on an Open Street.
If you have never ridden a #bike before— and #nyc is an admittedly challenging place to learn- come uptown and have fun with friends in a car-free #NYCbike #bikeNYC zone. Its an #urbanists delight.
NYC did its first in a series of reimagine the Cross Bronx talks last night.
My impression- under impressed.
#EnvironmentalJustice https://www.threads.net/@atthenius/post/DBgdzBxRjxz
Hello fellow Mastodon #urbanists the statewide #land-use and #transportation advocacy group 1000 Friends of Wisconsin is hiring a new Executive Director. Come lead a group changing how the whole state lives and moves through policy and education. #housing #zoning #urbanism #transit #policy
(declaration of interests: I am on the board, but not the hiring committee)
I’ve *finally* gotten around to reading The Death and Life of Great American Cities, by Jane Jacobs. And what has surprised me is how often she refers to “users”. I guess I somehow thought that was a more recent term of art associated with UX.
Is it fair to say that most online urbanists are the linux bros of cities and about as annoying?
Hello All #YIMBY #NIMBY #URBANISTS out there
My latest post is all about #GIMBYism I would love any feedback you have on my GIMBY proposition!?!?
https://owgf.org/2024/05/09/gimbyism-greenery-in-my-back-yard-please/
"Noticing who isn't in the room is the first step. Next you can ask, What would it take to change this?" --Anna Zivarts, author of When Driving Is Not an Option: Steering Away from Car Dependency.
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@nicemicro
As a bicycle commuter, I see more than the car-dependent making critiques of the spandex warriors on these themes:
1) macho (even though women also ride in spandex)
2) did nothing to advocate for better infrastructure
3) emulate behaviour of boy racers, but on two wheels
5) perpetuate the idea of cycling as recreation/fitness, not transportation.
6) rich / privileged / ostentatious
Not to say road bike riders aren't also #urbanists, but that hasn't been seen as their priority.
@notjustbikes
If anyone knows any Asian #Urbanists on YouTube, I'd love to watch more. Stuff like this.
https://youtube.com/@tehsiewdai?feature=shared
Maps have been placed at some bus stops by a helpful commuter! Check this one out on the #8 on Cherokee.
These maps help to clarify the bus system for new travelers.
Hey #Urbanists of Mastodon.
If anyone knows of any really good studies/papers that show how pedestrianisation has been a big benefit for local businesses, please can you share them.
EDIT: Thanks, everyone who sent me stuff. I think I have enough now 
#Urbanism #WalkableStreets #WalkableCities #TheWarOnCars #FuckCars #SolarPunk #BikeTooter #Trains #NotJustBikes #City #15minuteCities
Masto.bike has 89% of images with something in the alt text field (this doesn't test for how equitable and useful the alt text is).
urbanists.social only has 31%
Is #Urbanism accessible? Will the plans of #urbanists be?
https://mastodon.social/@AltTextHealthCheck/111773830892105978
I could be more tolerant of abled urbanists/cycle advocates making sweeping statements about what drivers should be allowed or what infrastructure design is "better" if I ever saw them address accessibility for disabled drivers & disabled cyclists as a regular part of their practice, informed by actual co-leadership with disabled people. So far, at least for the social media, videos, talks & articles that cross my path, I don't see that. #Accessibility #Urbanists #BikeTooter
@willowbl00 Jane Jacob's The Death and Life of Great American Cities was adamant that what reduces crime and improves neighborhood safety is having eyes on the street i.e.neighbours out on the street interacting and knowing each other and what is going on in the neighborhood. Maybe some #Urbanists out there can point to research to back this up?
(he, him, his) 
STOP TRYING
