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shelterforce.bsky.social
Walkability matters. Designing parking so cars don’t dominate creates safer, healthier communities.

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#WalkableCommunities #UrbanDesign #HealthyNeighborhoods #Walkability #UrbanPlanning #CommunityDesign #HumanCenteredDesign #AffordableHousing #TransportationPlanning #Shelterforce
December 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
ritamc.bsky.social
I see these two friends out and about almost every morning when I get the dogs out.

They are always laughing and enthusiastically say good morning.

#goodneighbors
#walkablecommunities
October 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
americawalks.bsky.social
highlighted this month, visit our blog: https://buff.ly/4airj1n 💫

#ActivePeople #ActivePeopleHealthyNation #Walkability #Cities #BuiltEnvironment #WalkableCommunities #SafeRoutes #UrbanFuture #VisionZero #AmericaWalks #WalkabilityWins #SafeStreets #PedestrianFirst #CompleteStreets #BikeLane
January 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
americawalks.bsky.social
#Walkability #Cities #BuiltEnvironment #WalkableCommunities #SafeRoutes #UrbanFuture #VisionZero #AmericaWalks #WalkabilityWins #SafeStreets #PedestrianFirst #CompleteStreets #BikeLane #PedestrianInfrastructure #CommunityOrganizing #CommunityInspiration
April 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
citizenptnewstn.bsky.social
Developers are facing a parking conundrum for the Serenade at Farragut, but innovative solutions like angled on-street parking could bridge the gap!

Learn more here

#FarragutKnoxCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #FarragutCommercial #UrbanPlanning #ParkingSolutions #WalkableCommunities
Developers, commissioners spar over parking for Serenade at Farragut mixed‑use site
Architects for a 25,000‑sq‑ft mixed‑use commercial building at 421 N. Watt Road presented designs that left a parking shortfall; staff and commissioners recommended angled on‑street parking and other design tweaks to reduce the deficit and preserve walkability.
citizenportal.ai
September 23, 2026 at 5:48 AM
mooselwhipes.bsky.social
Snow day? More like walk to a happy hour and crush oysters, fries, and martinis! #walkablecommunities #bougieaf
February 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
americawalks.bsky.social
#Walkability #Cities #BuiltEnvironment #WalkableCommunities #SafeRoutes #UrbanFuture #VisionZero #AmericaWalks #WalkabilityWins #SafeStreets #PedestrianFirst #CompleteStreets #BikeLane #PedestrianInfrastructure #CommunityOrganizing #CommunityInspiration #PathwayToProgress #InspireChange
May 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
americawalks.bsky.social
#ActionAlert #ActivePeople #Walkability #Cities #BuiltEnvironment
#WalkableCommunities #SafeRoutes #UrbanFuture #VisionZero #AmericaWalks
#WalkabilityWins #SafeStreets #PedestrianFirst #CompleteStreets
#BikeLane #PedestrianInfrastructure #CommunityOrganizing
#CommunityInspiration #PathwayToProgress
March 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
tajamone.bsky.social
Getting ready for Friday walkies and errands in the light snow with a friend. 🌨️ #WalkableCommunities #Walking #FreshAir

I appreciated this week's episode of CBC's What on Earth, about people living well without owning a car: www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
Why some Canadians love living without a car | CBC Climate Change News
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we share the experiences of people across Canada who don't own a car; track China's progress on cutting emissions; and check out an efficient way to remo...
www.cbc.ca
November 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
gchic-md.bsky.social
From longer commutes to fragmented communities, sprawl leaves us with less of what matters. Learn why dense, vibrant neighborhoods are the answer:

www.gchic.org/post/m...

#WalkableCommunities #UrbanDesign #urbanism
More Sprawl Is Definitely Not the Solution: Why Dense, Walkable Communities Are the Future
Discover why sprawl worsens America’s housing crisis and how dense, walkable communities with smart urban planning and transit-oriented development can revitalize places like Prince George’s County.
www.gchic.org
April 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
osmus.bsky.social
Join us for the next #MappyHour and map some #sidewalks with the Pedestrian Working Group on July 30th at 8 pm ET.

Get all the details and sign up for free: openstreetmap.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/o...

#OpenStreetMap #pedestriansafety #pedestrian #walkablecommunities
Mappy Hour: Let's Map Some Sidewalks!
Mappy Hours are informal gatherings with presentations from community members about OpenStreetMap-related projects or topics. It's a space to meet new people and talk about things like mapping,…
openstreetmap.app.neoncrm.com
July 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
masonroberts.bsky.social
Locally, Prospect New Town in Longmont is a success story.
It’s walkable, mixed-use, and proves that dense, vibrant neighborhoods can thrive in Colorado.
#WalkableCommunities #MixedUseDevelopment
April 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
citybuilder.bsky.social
Surveys often show that a majority of Americans prefer to live in sprawling, less #walkable #communities. So why are #housing markets so tight in denser, more #walkablecommunities? Read more in the subscriber-exclusive series BIGGER PICTURE by Payton Chung:
Why Density Is in Demand
BIGGER PICTURE | "Most Americans" prefer sprawl, and have lots to choose from; those who want density don't have choices
citybuildernc.org
March 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
everydayadvocates.org
Those yellow bumps are designed to help people with visual impairments cross safely. But when they're cracked and uneven, the feature meant to improve accessibility becomes another obstacle. #Accessibility #WalkableCommunities #Infrastructure
Cracked and broken yellow tactile warning panels at a sidewalk curb ramp, with uneven surfaces and gaps creating a tripping hazard. Tactile panels help people who are blind or have low vision detect street crossings.
July 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
americawalks.bsky.social

To read more about the wins highlighted this month, visit our blog (link in bio 💫)

#AmericaWalks #Walkability #WalkableCommunities #BuiltEnvironment #WalkabilityWins #Elections #TransitForAll #Transit #SafeStreets #PedestrianFirst #CompleteStreets #BikeLane #PedestrianInfrastructure
November 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM
glenn-mcan.bsky.social
The Village of Ridgewood is hosting a Community Forum on Downtown Parking and it’s an important chance to shape the future of our walkable, transit-friendly village

please show up and be part of the discussion!

#RidgewoodNJ #DowntownRidgewood #CompleteStreets #WalkableCommunities #SmartGrowth
February 2, 2026 at 1:22 AM
livingstreetsnz.bsky.social
Learn more by reading the interview that Living Streets Aotearoa did with Eva about this work.

#walkingsummit2025 #walkingforwellbeing #walkablecommunities
Parent-Centred Urbanism: An interview with Dr Eva Neely | Living Streets Aotearoa Inc
www.livingstreets.org.nz
November 6, 2025 at 2:04 AM
better-bham.bsky.social
Better Birmingham works to create communities where every person can walk, roll, bike, or ride safely, and where daily life is supported by thoughtful design, abundant housing, strong public transit, and welcoming public spaces.
#PeopleFirstCities
#Urbanism
#WalkableCommunities
#SafeStreets
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
getaroundcabooltur.bsky.social
#UrbanPlanning #TransportReform #CarCulture #StrongTowns #ActiveTransport #SustainableCities #UrbanMobility #PublicTransport #WalkableCommunities #CyclingInfrastructure #CityDesign #TransportEquity #ClimateAction #UrbanDesign #StreetDesign #CarDependency #CommunityDevelopment #ValuesBasedMessaging
A split-screen image with text on the left and a car on the right. The left side has a dark background with white text that reads: “The car isn’t just a vehicle—it’s a cultural artefact of capitalism.” Below this heading is a list of points: Work as a calling → The car enables work, productivity, and purpose Efficiency and rationalization → Cars are designed for speed, control, and optimization Material success as virtue → Car ownership signals achievement and self-reliance Individualism and autonomy → Driving is deeply personal; it’s freedom on four wheels Disenchantment and mechanization → The car is a machine, not a mystery—a symbol of modernity Uniformity and standardization → Roads, rules, and car design reflect bureaucratic order Asceticism and reinvestment → Cars are often bought not for pleasure, but to enable work The right side shows the front of a silver car parked on a road at sunset, with warm orange light in the background and a power pole visible in the distance.
November 10, 2025 at 5:18 AM
getaroundcabooltur.bsky.social
#KingStreetCrossing #Caboolture #MoretonBay #RoadSafety #PedestrianSafety #OlderPeople #AccessibleTransport #SafeStreets #WalkableCommunities
August 27, 2026 at 11:24 PM
citizenptnewsfl.bsky.social
Fort Myers Beach council just approved a controversial variance reducing on-site parking to zero, sparking a heated debate over safety and walkability in the bustling Times Square district.

Get the details!

#FortMyersBeachLeeCounty #FL #WalkableCommunities #CitizenPortal #UrbanPlanning
Fort Myers Beach council approves downtown parking variance with safety conditions
After hours of debate over public safety and downtown walkability, the council approved a variance allowing the removal of on‑site parking at 1161/1165 Estero Boulevard with conditions including permanent landscape/planter barriers within 30 days and limits on building footprint and height; vote passed 4–0 with Vice Mayor Safford abstaining.
citizenportal.ai
June 4, 2026 at 2:31 AM
citizenptnewswi.bsky.social
Madison's new neighborhood plan is set to revolutionize community living with micro commercial spaces aimed at enhancing walkability and connectivity, but can it overcome the challenges of limited residential support?

Click to read more!

#MadisonDaneCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #WalkableCommunities
Tempe developer discusses micro commercial spaces and neighborhood walkability plans
Developer highlights challenges of implementing micro commercial spaces in Tempe neighborhoods.
citizenportal.ai
July 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
nativeplants1.bsky.social
Hollow Creek Greenway, Loganville, PA
Near and dear to my heart, I spent a decade working to get it in place.
#WalkableCommunities #OptOutside20250120
January 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM