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Developers are facing a parking conundrum for the Serenade at Farragut, but innovative solutions like angled on-street parking could bridge the gap!

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#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
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#KingStreetCrossing #Caboolture #MoretonBay #RoadSafety #PedestrianSafety #OlderPeople #AccessibleTransport #SafeStreets #WalkableCommunities
August 27, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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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
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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.

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#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
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#UrbanFact for today: ROR (residential over retail) blocks are intentionally mixed-use so people can grab coffee, meds, or dinner without leaving the neighborhood. It's a design pattern that dates back to historic main streets.

#urbancity #urbanlife #walkablecommunities
May 23, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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A neighborhood you can live in, not just drive through - where everyday essentials are right under your home.🥖💐📚

#walkablelosangeles #urbancity #liveableLA #walkablecommunities #urbanplanning
May 22, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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33 states have passed reforms to allow increased density in zones once reserved for single-familyhomes only. Many communities have re-legalized mixed-use development as well, seeking to blend housing with shops/restaurants in walking distance. #walkablecommunities #15minutecities
April 4, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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Every block deserves a courtyard moment! 🪴⛲️

#urbancity #opencourtyards #walkablecommunities #losangelscourtyard
March 30, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Exciting changes are coming to Halsey Street with a new overlay that could transform development, making it more walkable and vibrant!

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#TroutdaleMultnomahCounty #OR #WalkableCommunities #UrbanDevelopment #TroutdalePlanning #MixedUseZoning
City planning staff previews Halsey Gateway Overlay, proposes height incentives and design standards
City planning staff presented a proposed Halsey Gateway Overlay that would tighten ground-floor design, require parking behind buildings, and offer limited height increases (up to 50 feet/4 stories) if developers provide public amenities; Planning Commission and council hearings are scheduled this spring.
citizenportal.ai
March 8, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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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
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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
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Streets shape how a neighborhood lives. In Woodlawn, 1st Avenue South once felt like a barrier. Fast traffic, stressful crossings, and limited access made daily movement difficult for residents.

#BetterBirmingham #WoodlawnBHM #UrbanismForAll #SafeStreetsNow #PeopleFirstDesign #WalkableCommunities
December 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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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
better-bham.bsky.social
Inclusive design is not a specialty topic. It is a foundation for any city that wants to give its residents real freedom of movement.
#accessibleMobility
#inclusiveDesign
#universalDesign
#peopleFirstCities
#safeStreets
#urbanAccessibility
#completeStreets
#walkableCommunities
#transitEquity
November 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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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...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
better-bham.bsky.social
Strong communities start with simple things. A corner grocery. A neighborhood restaurant. A place to wash your clothes without driving across town.

#Urbanism #WalkableCommunities #PeopleFirstDesign #LocalBusinessSupport #CompleteNeighborhoods #SafeStreets #MixedUseDevelopment #CommunityBuilding
November 13, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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#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
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#walkingsummit2025 #walkingforwellbeing #walkablecommunities
November 7, 2025 at 2:13 AM
livingstreetsnz.bsky.social
The Summit helped remind us that we are not working in isolation, but within a community of researchers, professionals, advocates, and individuals collaborating to put walking first. 👣

#walkingsummit2025 #walkingforwellbeing #walkablecommunities
November 6, 2025 at 3:22 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
livingstreetsnz.bsky.social
There's still time to register and join us online at the Summit tomorrow 6 Nov. #walkingsummit2025 #walkingforwellbeing #walkablecommunities
Register for the 2025 Walking Summit, 6 November 2025 | Living Streets Aotearoa Inc
www.livingstreets.org.nz
November 4, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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This is just another example of a wellbeing benefit from walking. Join us at the 2025 Walking Summit, in particular the "Walking for Wellbeing" session to hear more.

#walkingsummit2025 #walkingforwellbeing #walkablecommunities
The fifth Aotearoa New Zealand Walking Summit - 6 November 2025 | Living Streets Aotearoa Inc
www.livingstreets.org.nz
November 3, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Register today to join the conversation that puts walking first!

#walkingsummit2025 #walkingforwellbeing #walkablecommunities
Register for the 2025 Walking Summit, 6 November 2025 | Living Streets Aotearoa Inc
www.livingstreets.org.nz
October 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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The Summit is in less than a month, so be sure to register to save your spot!

#WalkingSummit #walkablecommunities #walkingforwellbeing
Register for the 2025 Walking Summit, 6 November 2025 | Living Streets Aotearoa Inc
www.livingstreets.org.nz
October 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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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