Welcoming contributions to pedestrianspace.org! Pedestrian Space is a media, research & advocacy project on the benefits & challenges of historic & contemporary pedestrian initiatives. It relates toContinue Reading
As we communicate with municipalities, planners, advocates, businesses, organizations, residents and more about pedestrianization issues, we always welcome learning about the challenges. It is instructive to learnContinue Reading
Why Walking? I am a walker at heart but grew up in very car-centric suburbs in southern California. I grew up accustomed to car commutes for everythingContinue Reading
Pedestrian Space is a project using media, research and advocacy in exploration of the challenges, benefits and effects of pedestrian initatives, thus with an inherent focus onContinue Reading
Sustainable Mobility in the City Sustainable urban mobility is a core theme for 21st century urbanism. Issues of walkability and pedestrian advocacy are at the heart ofContinue Reading
Walkability is valuable as a feature of a community and city space. It is also personal, as specific places, moments and experiences influence and shape people’s loveContinue Reading
Economic considerations can be a central concern of business owners and community members in their opposition or interest to new pedestrian measures, so therefore a critical aspectContinue Reading
Access for all types of movers (disabled, cyclists, foot traffic, strollers etc) as well as equity issues related to gender and other demographics is a critical pieceContinue Reading
Art as a realm and resource for connectivity and expression as well as a common good is an important feature in discussions of urbanism and public space.Continue Reading
Pedestrian Space looks at a range of urban planning and community issues through the lens of pedestrian advocacy and pedestrianization. Access to clean, efficient and affordable publicContinue Reading
