Benefits of Pedestrianization for Local Economy
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
Sidewalk Access for All
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
Urbanism, Art & Public Space
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
Enhanced Use of Public Transportation through Pedestrianization
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
Green Cities & Sustainability Goals
Environment and sustainability goals have been at the heart of many urban car-free initiatives in recent decades and there are a rich set of examples to incorporateContinue Reading
Outdoors, Green Space & Mental Health
The benefits of walking as well as the importance of access to ample and safe space to move is critical for the mental and physical health ofContinue Reading
Pedestrian Streets
Issues of pedestrianization are at the heart of ‘Pedestrian Space’ as a research project and media platform. Historic and contemporary pedestrianisation initiatives in urban neighbourhoods offer manyContinue Reading
Children & Environment
As is often mentioned in discussions about urbanism and youth, a city that is safe and accessible for a child is one that is likely to beContinue Reading
Focus on 15 & 20 Minute City Concepts
The “15 minute city” rose in public awareness in 2020. Put simply, the idea is that residents of a city can reach all essential services and amenitiesContinue Reading
Preservation of Urban Heritage
Preservation of urban heritage via pedestrianization efforts are a central focus of our research. Preservation, in this case, refers to architectural legacy and built environment as wellContinue Reading