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Could ChatGPT Make America More Walkable?
No, generative AI shouldn't plan a whole city — but a new study argues it could help identify gaps in our sidewalk networks, tree canopies, and more.
December 3, 2024
The 2024 Streetsblog Gift Guide For Sustainable Transportation Advocates Who Love to Read
The previous 11-plus months have been epic for urbanism-related books. Why not buy a few for the advocates on your holiday list?
December 2, 2024
Would Our Cities Be Better Off Without Public Hearings?
Is the way America does public hearings making our cities more democratic, or obstructing the kinds of human-centered projects we need most?
November 7, 2024
Bringing Planning to the People: Social Media as a Tool
Urban planning is now a trend on social media. But can it help us build better cities?
Brittany Simmons
October 23, 2024
Talking Headways Podcast: The Architecture of Urbanity
Vishaan Chakrabarti on goldilocks density, defining urbanity, the ennui of young architects and much, much more.
October 10, 2024
Talking Headways Podcast: Money is a Lot of Different Things
It's Part II of our discussion with Jim Kumon!
May 2, 2024
Want a Better 15-Minute City? Ask Residents What They Really Want
A new study from Bogotá models how other cities can ask a deeper set of questions about how to put essential needs within walking, biking or transit distance.
March 18, 2024
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.
Scott Shepard
February 21, 2024
Why Public Health Officials Must Play a Central Role in Traffic Safety
A new study proposes public health officials and planners treat traffic violence as an epidemiological problem.
The post Why Public Health Officials Must Play a Central Role in Traffic Safety appeared first on Streetsblog USA.
August 28, 2023
A Park too Far: Walk Oakland Bike Oakland Infrastructure Tour
Before the freeway building age, West Oakland was actually the gateway for the entire Bay Area to the rest of the world.
April 16, 2018
