💡 Fresh stories: Bye-Bye Cars & 12 more
June 29, 2023 Edition
Curated by Konveio
In this week’s newsletter, you’ll uncover new insights on how technology can help bridge generational gaps in planning, how we can improve hazard mitigation and response in more rural communities, and learn how creating green infrastructure can benefit the climate and our communities.
Don’t hesitate to reach out with recommendations, we’re always looking for your input!
Lauren Sibley
EngagingCities Editor
Featured Story
Bye-Bye Cars
The emergence of shared mobility opportunities presents a significant potential for long-term success in the industry. Urban mobility ecosystems are confronted with worldwide challenges, and shared mobility solutions may hold the key to addressing them. Despite the current prevalence of car-centric mobility, people are increasingly drawn toward shared and more sustainable modes of transportation. This would indicate a willingness to reduce reliance on private vehicles. — Shared by Nick Laverty
Amplifying Progress
EngagingCities shares stories by our network of community builders that collaboratively plan for a brighter, cleaner, and more equitable tomorrow.
Featured stories from the last two weeks:
🔥 Hot Takes
🎤 Technology Paving the Way for Inclusive Cities
Urban planning is evolving and it recognizes the importance of involving all members of society, including older adults to create vibrant cities. The emergence of technology has opened up new opportunities for engagement as the digital realm becomes a platform for sharing information about urban planning processes. By leveraging technology, cities can bridge the generation gap and foster an inclusive community for all.
— Shared by Mehri Mohebbi
🎤 Upgrading US Train Travel - Why Train Travel in the US Needs a Serious Upgrade: A 21 Hour Train Trip vs. a 9 Hour Car Drive.
— Shared by Laura Walsh
🎤 Revolutionizing Urban Living - The 15-Minute City's Self-Sufficient Communities Enhance Quality of Life and Foster Community Bonds.
— Shared by ar rahul cheruku
🎤 Why are Downtowns Still Struggling - The Fascinating World of Urban Planning and Affordable Housing Shortages.
— Shared by Freddy Tran Nager
📝 Insights
💡 Achieving More Equitable Assistance
Do we sometimes hinder disaster assistance, by being too regimented? Smaller, rural, and lower-income communities face challenges in accessing federal funding for hazard mitigation and climate change adaptation. Many of the communities lack the resources and expertise to develop competitive grant proposals. This puts them at a disadvantage, that’s why we need to address these disparities and ensure equitable access to funding.
— Shared by Heather Thole
💡 Improvements in Civic Tech - Revolutionizing Urban Planning: How Sensors are Changing the Game.
— Shared by Dr. Komal Handore
💡 New York's Congestion Problem - Can Congestion Pricing Solve Urban Challenges? The Future of Sustainable, Resilient, and Desirable Cities.
— Shared by Costis Maglaras
💡 Reimagining Streets - Discover how autonomous cars can transform urban design and create a human-centric future of transportation.
— Shared by Agustin Chambard
🥳 Success Stories
✅ Climate and Equity Projects
To adequately respond to climate change, we must be very creative and innovative with our ideas. Being able to transform spaces into areas of dual use, may become vital to our climate adaptation. In the past much of our building has required asphalt and cement, but transforming these places into green infrastructure can help us sustain our planet and ourselves.
— Shared by Carolyn Esswein
✅ Continuous Flow - A 3.5 km Stretch in Finland Where Cycling Takes Priority Over Cars with a Continuous Flow Strategy.
— Shared by Harri Vaarala
✅ Forward Thinking Park Design - Transforming Chattanooga into a "Park Within a City": How a 1911 Vision Laid the Groundwork for a Modern Plan.
— Shared by Charlie Mix
✅ Creating People Centric Places - Placing People at the Forefront of City Design.
— Shared by Alberto Sanchez
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