Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
www.forbes.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
It’s actually pretty simple — great streets make great cities. If you want great streets, make them great #peopleplaces, not just places to move through. #citiesforpeople
May 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
It’s actually pretty simple — great streets make great cities. If you want great streets, make them great #peopleplaces, not just places to move through. #citiesforpeople
This will be worth a follow #urbanism #citiesforpeople
Hi everyone.
If every single one of you seeing this post considered clicking “follow” on our new account/movement, @urbantruth.bsky.social, our work would start regularly reaching a BIG audience, and that’s KEY to us having the REAL IMPACT we hope this initiative will have.
Thanks for considering!
If every single one of you seeing this post considered clicking “follow” on our new account/movement, @urbantruth.bsky.social, our work would start regularly reaching a BIG audience, and that’s KEY to us having the REAL IMPACT we hope this initiative will have.
Thanks for considering!
If we don’t build housing to solve homelessness, we don’t really want to solve homelessness. #UrbanTruth
April 9, 2026 at 2:13 PM
This will be worth a follow #urbanism #citiesforpeople
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
This is important — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
February 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This is important — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
March 23, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
May 18, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
April 9, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
October 2, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Our popup #bonsai exhibition was great today. Thanks Flowers Manuela!
#picnicsInParks #citiesForPeople
#picnicsInParks #citiesForPeople
December 13, 2024 at 1:23 AM
Our popup #bonsai exhibition was great today. Thanks Flowers Manuela!
#picnicsInParks #citiesForPeople
#picnicsInParks #citiesForPeople
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
October 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
August 10, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Up and down 34 Ave moms and dads seemed to be out in force this weekend teaching their kids to ride! We will have more kids than ever joining us on our Open Streets family bike rides!! Can’t wait!
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
@34ave.bsky.social
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
@34ave.bsky.social
April 6, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Up and down 34 Ave moms and dads seemed to be out in force this weekend teaching their kids to ride! We will have more kids than ever joining us on our Open Streets family bike rides!! Can’t wait!
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
@34ave.bsky.social
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
@34ave.bsky.social
What an excellent way to make the city more playable...
#childfriendly #playfriendly #publicspace
#Luxembourg
#PeopleOfBluesky #UrbanGaze #UrbanDesign #Urbanism #StreetPhotography #Photography #Urbanphotography #CityScapes #HumansOfBluesky #Placemaking #Citiesforpeople
#childfriendly #playfriendly #publicspace
#Luxembourg
#PeopleOfBluesky #UrbanGaze #UrbanDesign #Urbanism #StreetPhotography #Photography #Urbanphotography #CityScapes #HumansOfBluesky #Placemaking #Citiesforpeople
August 11, 2026 at 3:25 PM
What an excellent way to make the city more playable...
#childfriendly #playfriendly #publicspace
#Luxembourg
#PeopleOfBluesky #UrbanGaze #UrbanDesign #Urbanism #StreetPhotography #Photography #Urbanphotography #CityScapes #HumansOfBluesky #Placemaking #Citiesforpeople
#childfriendly #playfriendly #publicspace
#Luxembourg
#PeopleOfBluesky #UrbanGaze #UrbanDesign #Urbanism #StreetPhotography #Photography #Urbanphotography #CityScapes #HumansOfBluesky #Placemaking #Citiesforpeople
When people take off their shoes and start wading and paddling, you know that the #publicspace works!
#Annecy #France
#PeopleOfBluesky #UrbanGaze #UrbanDesign #Urbanism #StreetPhotography #Photography #Urbanphotography #CityScapes #HumansOfBluesky #Placemaking #Citiesforpeople
#Annecy #France
#PeopleOfBluesky #UrbanGaze #UrbanDesign #Urbanism #StreetPhotography #Photography #Urbanphotography #CityScapes #HumansOfBluesky #Placemaking #Citiesforpeople
August 7, 2026 at 7:21 PM
When people take off their shoes and start wading and paddling, you know that the #publicspace works!
#Annecy #France
#PeopleOfBluesky #UrbanGaze #UrbanDesign #Urbanism #StreetPhotography #Photography #Urbanphotography #CityScapes #HumansOfBluesky #Placemaking #Citiesforpeople
#Annecy #France
#PeopleOfBluesky #UrbanGaze #UrbanDesign #Urbanism #StreetPhotography #Photography #Urbanphotography #CityScapes #HumansOfBluesky #Placemaking #Citiesforpeople
When all the schools let out there are kids everywhere along the Avenue -seemingly every age group.
When the school day is over and the kids get to reconnect with their friends - sounds of joy fill the air.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
When the school day is over and the kids get to reconnect with their friends - sounds of joy fill the air.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
May 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
When all the schools let out there are kids everywhere along the Avenue -seemingly every age group.
When the school day is over and the kids get to reconnect with their friends - sounds of joy fill the air.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
When the school day is over and the kids get to reconnect with their friends - sounds of joy fill the air.
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#JacksonHeights
#citiesforpeople
April 4, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Love this local mom’s instagram story about her son:
“you can safely ride to school b/c of 34 Ave as a 4 year old”
How cool is that??!!
Fun fact: at 3 years old he came to 34 Ave bike classes & learned in one lesson!
@34ave.bsky.social
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#citiesforpeople
#bikeNYC
“you can safely ride to school b/c of 34 Ave as a 4 year old”
How cool is that??!!
Fun fact: at 3 years old he came to 34 Ave bike classes & learned in one lesson!
@34ave.bsky.social
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#citiesforpeople
#bikeNYC
March 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Love this local mom’s instagram story about her son:
“you can safely ride to school b/c of 34 Ave as a 4 year old”
How cool is that??!!
Fun fact: at 3 years old he came to 34 Ave bike classes & learned in one lesson!
@34ave.bsky.social
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#citiesforpeople
#bikeNYC
“you can safely ride to school b/c of 34 Ave as a 4 year old”
How cool is that??!!
Fun fact: at 3 years old he came to 34 Ave bike classes & learned in one lesson!
@34ave.bsky.social
#OpenStreets
#34AveOpenStreets
#citiesforpeople
#bikeNYC
Fortunately, the #publicspace in old city centers usually lends itself perfectly to finding an unintended seat somewhere:
often a perfect place to watch other people strolling by.
📍 #Verona, Italy
🧵 (2/3)
#citiesforpeople
#placemaking
#streetphotography
#urbanism
@ppsplacemaking.bsky.social
often a perfect place to watch other people strolling by.
📍 #Verona, Italy
🧵 (2/3)
#citiesforpeople
#placemaking
#streetphotography
#urbanism
@ppsplacemaking.bsky.social
August 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Fortunately, the #publicspace in old city centers usually lends itself perfectly to finding an unintended seat somewhere:
often a perfect place to watch other people strolling by.
📍 #Verona, Italy
🧵 (2/3)
#citiesforpeople
#placemaking
#streetphotography
#urbanism
@ppsplacemaking.bsky.social
often a perfect place to watch other people strolling by.
📍 #Verona, Italy
🧵 (2/3)
#citiesforpeople
#placemaking
#streetphotography
#urbanism
@ppsplacemaking.bsky.social
And if there are no seats, we use alternatives...
#Hasselt #Belgie #publicspace #seating #streetphotography #urbanphotography #humansofbluesky #citiesforpeople #urbanism #placemaking
#Hasselt #Belgie #publicspace #seating #streetphotography #urbanphotography #humansofbluesky #citiesforpeople #urbanism #placemaking
December 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
And if there are no seats, we use alternatives...
#Hasselt #Belgie #publicspace #seating #streetphotography #urbanphotography #humansofbluesky #citiesforpeople #urbanism #placemaking
#Hasselt #Belgie #publicspace #seating #streetphotography #urbanphotography #humansofbluesky #citiesforpeople #urbanism #placemaking
One of the most obvious things to do if you really want to make cities better for people, and thus more successful, safe and enjoyable, is make our sidewalks bigger and better. This one is worth a read. #CitiesForPeople www.sociallifeproject.org/double-loade...
How Double-Loaded Sidewalks Bring Safety, Comfort, and Joy to Our Streets
Double-loading is the way to revitalize sidewalks so they can become safe, comfortable, and pleasant places where people love to spend time.
www.sociallifeproject.org
November 9, 2024 at 4:54 PM
One of the most obvious things to do if you really want to make cities better for people, and thus more successful, safe and enjoyable, is make our sidewalks bigger and better. This one is worth a read. #CitiesForPeople www.sociallifeproject.org/double-loade...
How to make inviting and attractive #publicspaces? A top 10: urbanspringtime.blogspot.com/2017/08/how-...
#streetphotography #urbanphotography #citiesforpeople #cities #urbanism
#streetphotography #urbanphotography #citiesforpeople #cities #urbanism
July 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
How to make inviting and attractive #publicspaces? A top 10: urbanspringtime.blogspot.com/2017/08/how-...
#streetphotography #urbanphotography #citiesforpeople #cities #urbanism
#streetphotography #urbanphotography #citiesforpeople #cities #urbanism
It becomes extra exciting and lively when you no longer see where inside and outside begin.
#publicspace
#citiesforpeople
#placemaking
#urbanphotography
#streetphotography
#Opencity: urbanspringtime.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-...
#publicspace
#citiesforpeople
#placemaking
#urbanphotography
#streetphotography
#Opencity: urbanspringtime.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-...
May 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
It becomes extra exciting and lively when you no longer see where inside and outside begin.
#publicspace
#citiesforpeople
#placemaking
#urbanphotography
#streetphotography
#Opencity: urbanspringtime.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-...
#publicspace
#citiesforpeople
#placemaking
#urbanphotography
#streetphotography
#Opencity: urbanspringtime.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-...