North Loop Viaduct – Sensible Urbanism and Finances
When discussing the benefits of better urban planning, the financial benefits to the area must also be taken into account. Read »
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National Links: Greener Machines
FRA proposes splitting up Amtrak, Zurich green roof mandate, and truck pollution has health impacts in Australia Read »
Streets Are Third Spaces: A Call to Reclaim Them
This year has underscored the urgency of neighborly connection amid federal violence on our streets. The urbanist solution? Close your block in a way that repairs and reconnects. Read »
Book Club: The Lost Cause
New York Times best selling author Cory Doctorow joins us to discuss his 2023 solarpunk novel The Lost Cause! Read »
Local View / Hear Me Out: Train Tunnels Under the St. Louis River
Adding a tunnel under the St. Louis River would provide better connectivity between the Twin Ports for pedestrians, cyclists and Northern Lights Express users. Read »
When Community Defense Meets Public Streets: The Cedar Avenue and Hamline Park Blockades
When our safety depends on it, we have the right — and the responsibility — to defend our communities together, even if that looks like celebrating National Night Out while in a parka. Read »
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“Street Fight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution”
Janette Sadik-Khan served as transportation commissioner for the city of New York during Michael Bloomberg’s tenure as mayor. She was in charge of most of the streets, roads, bridges, tunnels, and ferries responsible for moving a population of over eight million people. As such, she was responsible for the maintenance and programming of more infrastructure […] Read »
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Newsletter: LRT guide, Amtrak to Chicago, and walkability at a recent protest
In this issue of the newsletter: a local guide to LRT, transit & walkability at a protest, Midtown Greenway at 25 on the podcast, plus the latest events! Read »