"Policy is an expression of the values of the people in power." -Nathaniel Smith from Partnership for Southern Equity at #CNU29

From the #CNU29 session 'How to dismantle freeway expansion culture at its core'

Elegant 4-plexes can fit in and provide the affordability we need to be resilient and responsibly densify our beloved neighborhoods. Fabric[K] Design #CNU29 #MissingMiddle #Residential

Thank you to everyone who joined us for #CNU29. Thank you to all the panelists, participants, sponsors, staff, and everyone who helped make this year a success. We’ll see you next year for #CNU30 in Oklahoma City on March 23-26, 2022. CNU OKC

REALLY BIG NEWS: The European Commission has elevated bike-riding, walking & public transport as PRIORITY modes of transportation at local & national levels across the whole European Union. Not balanced with cars/driving. PRIORITIZED. Via European Cyclists' Federation ecf.com/news-and-event…

Looking for a Neighborhood Activator in Kalamazoo! governmentjobs.com/careers/kalama…

Here’s an example where reducing car access can improve emergency vehicle access.

This year, Washington Avenue will be repaved from Grays Ferry Avenue to 4th Street and improved to increase traffic safety for all users. Learn more about the latest engagement and next steps for the project ➡️ phila.gov/2022-02-05-upd…

Have you heard? 👂The City released the 2022 design plans for the Washington Avenue Repaving and Improvement project. Take a look ⬇️ ow.ly/6Ti950I6W6j

🏡 Didn’t get a chance to attend the Washington Avenue public house? View the recording of the livestream here: fb.watch/but9b3QaHj/

On my way to #cnu30! Can’t wait to catch up in person after 3 years!

Form based codes don’t cause gentrification after all. At least in the two extensive studies being shared at #CNU30 today. In one study, FBCs experienced ~1/2 the increase in rents than use-based codes. ~Marta Goldsmith

National Charrette Institute webinar: an overview of the findings from my dissertation research and a chance to discuss how to improve public participation in urban planning canr.msu.edu/events/how-pla… #plantogether #deliberation #urbanplanning

Good move!

10-14% of morning rush hour trips are kids being driven to school, nationally. Many suburban and/or small to mid-sized communities could transform their road capacity - and their carbon footprint - by focusing on safe + active transportation routes, such as greenways.

PLEASE READ AND SHARE IF YOU AGREE. thehill.com/opinion/financ…

The The New York Times today featured work from @strongtowns, along with Jeff Speck and some of my other friends. If your city (or school district) finds itself awash in asphalt, know that (a) you're not alone, and (b) there is a better approach. nytimes.com/2023/03/07/bus…

The website for the #ChinatownStitch: Reconnecting Philadelphia to Vine Street project is now live! Check it out to learn more about the project phila.gov/complete-stree…

Slower streets are safer streets.