Public Space
How Cities Are Getting Creative To Reclaim Public Space for People
Putting in parks and plazas isn't the only way to reimagine "public spaces" around the needs of people, a new report argues — and if we do it right, these projects can be a powerful tool for equity and health.
Plugging Away: New York City Gets Big Biden Bucks for More EV Fueling Stations at the Curb
The city has won a $15-million grant to install hundreds more electric car chargers in the curbside lane, preventing any other use of that space for generations.
OPINION: Public Space is Getting Bland — Better Programming is The Answer
The easiest way to make public space reflect its neighborhood is by programming it to attract locals.
Hey, Gov. Hochul, Here’s How Congestion Pricing Would Have Remade Manhattan
Just in time for Sunday night's failed launch of congestion pricing, check out this Streetfilms video from Stockholm.
Understanding the Car-Dominated Past Can Lead to a Better Future
And success will mean nothing less than a better life for all groups and communities.
Jay Pitter On ‘Being Black In Public’ — And Its Implications For Sustainable Transport Policy
Jay Pitter talks to The Brake about racism on the street.
A Californian Learns the Secret of NYC’s Safety: People in Public Space
If you want safe streets, make sure they are active places, our Bay Area friend learns on a trip to New York.
