#livablecities — Public Fediverse posts

Green solutions for crisis: how #UrbanGreenSpaces enhance #CommunityHealth

Yuliang Wang, et al.
06 May 2026

"Urban green spaces (#UGS) are vital for public health, especially during crises like the pandemic. While previous studies have explored the link between UGS utilisation and health, the complex interactions between UGS access, demographic factors, and health behaviours remain underexamined, particularly in Northwest China, where UGS are extremely shortage. This study, conducted in NW China’s core city - #Lanzhou, investigates how the pandemic influenced public engagement with UGS and its subsequent effects on public well-being in three #parks. We found that the pandemic spurred increased park visits, reflecting a heightened awareness of their health benefits, yet also exposed access inequalities, especially among those reliant on motor vehicles, and that proximity, commuting methods, and urban infrastructure significantly impact park usage, with frequent and prolonged visits correlating with improved health outcomes and higher willingness to pay (WTP) for parks, especially among younger, educated, and longtime locals. Conversely, increased travel time discourages engagement with UGS, highlighting the need for #AccessibleGreenSpaces. Notably, landscape characteristics like cohesion and patch density play a critical role in health benefits, with cohesive landscapes supporting more significant health improvements. Interestingly, even those with unhealthy habits, such as smoking and drinking, report substantial benefits from park use, suggesting the #RestorativePowerOfNature. To enhance UGS accessibility and maximise health benefits, urban planners should focus on creating #PedestrianFriendly environments, improving #PublicTransportation links, and incorporating health-promoting features in park designs. The findings call for urban planners to focus on enhancing #accessibility, #connectivity, and diversity in park designs, tailored to the unique needs of urban populations, making parks more #inclusive and #resilient spaces for all urban residents. This study provides critical insights into the role of urban parks during crises, offering guidance for #UrbanPlanning and public health strategies in similar urban settings."

Learn more:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-07437-z?fromPaywallRec=false

#SolarPunkSunday #MoreParks #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities #BuildingCommunity #China #GreenerCities #HealingThroughNature #SpendTimeInNature

Green solutions for crisis: how #UrbanGreenSpaces enhance #CommunityHealth

Yuliang Wang, et al.
06 May 2026

"Urban green spaces (#UGS) are vital for public health, especially during crises like the pandemic. While previous studies have explored the link between UGS utilisation and health, the complex interactions between UGS access, demographic factors, and health behaviours remain underexamined, particularly in Northwest China, where UGS are extremely shortage. This study, conducted in NW China’s core city - #Lanzhou, investigates how the pandemic influenced public engagement with UGS and its subsequent effects on public well-being in three #parks. We found that the pandemic spurred increased park visits, reflecting a heightened awareness of their health benefits, yet also exposed access inequalities, especially among those reliant on motor vehicles, and that proximity, commuting methods, and urban infrastructure significantly impact park usage, with frequent and prolonged visits correlating with improved health outcomes and higher willingness to pay (WTP) for parks, especially among younger, educated, and longtime locals. Conversely, increased travel time discourages engagement with UGS, highlighting the need for #AccessibleGreenSpaces. Notably, landscape characteristics like cohesion and patch density play a critical role in health benefits, with cohesive landscapes supporting more significant health improvements. Interestingly, even those with unhealthy habits, such as smoking and drinking, report substantial benefits from park use, suggesting the #RestorativePowerOfNature. To enhance UGS accessibility and maximise health benefits, urban planners should focus on creating #PedestrianFriendly environments, improving #PublicTransportation links, and incorporating health-promoting features in park designs. The findings call for urban planners to focus on enhancing #accessibility, #connectivity, and diversity in park designs, tailored to the unique needs of urban populations, making parks more #inclusive and #resilient spaces for all urban residents. This study provides critical insights into the role of urban parks during crises, offering guidance for #UrbanPlanning and public health strategies in similar urban settings."

Learn more:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-026-07437-z?fromPaywallRec=false

#SolarPunkSunday #MoreParks #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities #BuildingCommunity #China #GreenerCities #HealingThroughNature #SpendTimeInNature

The #Science of #SolarPunk -- why we need #GreenerCities!

Equitable urban green space planning for sustainable cities: a GIS-based analysis of spatial disparities and functional strategies

Published: 02 July 2025
Sayyed Kifayatullah, Zafeer Saqib, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Muhammad Zaman-ul-Haq, Dmitry E. Kucher, Sajid Ullah & Aqil Tariq

"Abstract:

#UrbanGreenSpaces (#UGS) are critical for fostering ecological sustainability and social equity in rapidly urbanizing cities like #Islamabad, #Pakistan. This study aimed to comprehensively map and classify Islamabad’s UGS, identify spatial disparities, and evaluate their ecological, recreational, and social functions. The research also proposed sustainable strategies for managing UGS to address urban challenges, including climate adaptation, biodiversity loss, and social inequity. The study developed a detailed spatial map of Islamabad’s UGS using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and high-resolution satellite imagery. Seven typologies were categorized and analyzed, including parks, playgrounds, institutional green spaces, and waterways. Field surveys and random sampling validated the thematic maps, achieving an accuracy rate of 95.68% based on statistical metrics like Kappa coefficients. The study revealed significant disparities in UGS distribution.

"Wealthier zones had larger, well-maintained green spaces, while denser areas lacked accessible and functional UGS. Recreational spaces, institutional greenery, and waterways played a vital role in enhancing biodiversity, urban aesthetics, and community well-being, though many remain underutilized or degraded. Institutional green spaces contributed significantly to urban sustainability, comprising 17.05 km² of the total UGS area. The research highlights UGS as an essential #NatureBasedSolution (#NBS) for addressing urban challenges like #HeatIslands, #stormwater management, and #SocialInequalities. The findings serve as a model for other rapidly urbanizing cities seeking #ecological and social balance.

[...]

"Conclusion

[T]his study underscores the pivotal role of UGS in fostering ecological #sustainability, social equity, and urban resilience, particularly in rapidly urbanizing cities like Islamabad. By leveraging GIS and high-resolution satellite imagery, the research provides a detailed analysis of the spatial distribution, typologies, and functional value of #GreenSpaces across the city. The findings reveal striking disparities, where wealthier neighborhoods enjoy better-maintained parks and green belts, while densely populated and economically underprivileged areas often lack accessible and functional green spaces. This imbalance highlights the urgent need for equitable planning and management of urban greenery.

"The research affirms that UGS are more than aesthetic elements; they serve as vital ecological assets by regulating #UrbanMicroclimates, enhancing #biodiversity, managing stormwater, and mitigating the urban heat island effect. Socially, they contribute to community well-being by offering recreation, relaxation, and physical activity spaces. However, the study also identifies significant challenges, such as the uneven distribution, poor maintenance, and underutilization of certain green spaces, which limit their potential to deliver these benefits.

"To address these challenges, the study emphasizes the importance of integrating UGS into #UrbanPlanning policies to ensure #EquitableAccess for all city residents, regardless of socioeconomic status. It also highlights the value of #CommunityInvolvement in the upkeep and management of green spaces, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility among local stakeholders. Sustainable funding mechanisms, such as public-private partnerships, are proposed to ensure UGS’s regular maintenance and future expansion. Moreover, the research advocates for continued use of data-driven decision-making, leveraging GIS tools to monitor and optimize green infrastructure for long-term sustainability. While this study focuses on Zone I, expanding future research to other zones would offer a more comprehensive perspective on UGS distribution and accessibility across the entire city.

"This research presents UGS as Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to tackle pressing urban challenges like #ClimateChange, flooding, and social inequalities, offering actionable strategies for policymakers and urban planners. While centered on Islamabad, these findings provide a valuable framework that other rapidly urbanizing cities can adapt to strike a balance between development and ecological integrity. The study reminds that sustainable cities must prioritize green spaces to ensure a livable, #equitable, and #resilient urban future."

Full article:
http://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-07578-2

#SolarPunkSunday #MoreTrees #GreenerCities #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities

The #Science of #SolarPunk -- why we need #GreenerCities!

Equitable urban green space planning for sustainable cities: a GIS-based analysis of spatial disparities and functional strategies

Published: 02 July 2025
Sayyed Kifayatullah, Zafeer Saqib, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Muhammad Zaman-ul-Haq, Dmitry E. Kucher, Sajid Ullah & Aqil Tariq

"Abstract:

#UrbanGreenSpaces (#UGS) are critical for fostering ecological sustainability and social equity in rapidly urbanizing cities like #Islamabad, #Pakistan. This study aimed to comprehensively map and classify Islamabad’s UGS, identify spatial disparities, and evaluate their ecological, recreational, and social functions. The research also proposed sustainable strategies for managing UGS to address urban challenges, including climate adaptation, biodiversity loss, and social inequity. The study developed a detailed spatial map of Islamabad’s UGS using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and high-resolution satellite imagery. Seven typologies were categorized and analyzed, including parks, playgrounds, institutional green spaces, and waterways. Field surveys and random sampling validated the thematic maps, achieving an accuracy rate of 95.68% based on statistical metrics like Kappa coefficients. The study revealed significant disparities in UGS distribution.

"Wealthier zones had larger, well-maintained green spaces, while denser areas lacked accessible and functional UGS. Recreational spaces, institutional greenery, and waterways played a vital role in enhancing biodiversity, urban aesthetics, and community well-being, though many remain underutilized or degraded. Institutional green spaces contributed significantly to urban sustainability, comprising 17.05 km² of the total UGS area. The research highlights UGS as an essential #NatureBasedSolution (#NBS) for addressing urban challenges like #HeatIslands, #stormwater management, and #SocialInequalities. The findings serve as a model for other rapidly urbanizing cities seeking #ecological and social balance.

[...]

"Conclusion

[T]his study underscores the pivotal role of UGS in fostering ecological #sustainability, social equity, and urban resilience, particularly in rapidly urbanizing cities like Islamabad. By leveraging GIS and high-resolution satellite imagery, the research provides a detailed analysis of the spatial distribution, typologies, and functional value of #GreenSpaces across the city. The findings reveal striking disparities, where wealthier neighborhoods enjoy better-maintained parks and green belts, while densely populated and economically underprivileged areas often lack accessible and functional green spaces. This imbalance highlights the urgent need for equitable planning and management of urban greenery.

"The research affirms that UGS are more than aesthetic elements; they serve as vital ecological assets by regulating #UrbanMicroclimates, enhancing #biodiversity, managing stormwater, and mitigating the urban heat island effect. Socially, they contribute to community well-being by offering recreation, relaxation, and physical activity spaces. However, the study also identifies significant challenges, such as the uneven distribution, poor maintenance, and underutilization of certain green spaces, which limit their potential to deliver these benefits.

"To address these challenges, the study emphasizes the importance of integrating UGS into #UrbanPlanning policies to ensure #EquitableAccess for all city residents, regardless of socioeconomic status. It also highlights the value of #CommunityInvolvement in the upkeep and management of green spaces, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility among local stakeholders. Sustainable funding mechanisms, such as public-private partnerships, are proposed to ensure UGS’s regular maintenance and future expansion. Moreover, the research advocates for continued use of data-driven decision-making, leveraging GIS tools to monitor and optimize green infrastructure for long-term sustainability. While this study focuses on Zone I, expanding future research to other zones would offer a more comprehensive perspective on UGS distribution and accessibility across the entire city.

"This research presents UGS as Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to tackle pressing urban challenges like #ClimateChange, flooding, and social inequalities, offering actionable strategies for policymakers and urban planners. While centered on Islamabad, these findings provide a valuable framework that other rapidly urbanizing cities can adapt to strike a balance between development and ecological integrity. The study reminds that sustainable cities must prioritize green spaces to ensure a livable, #equitable, and #resilient urban future."

Full article:
http://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-07578-2

#SolarPunkSunday #MoreTrees #GreenerCities #MoreGreenSpace #Microclimates #GreenInfrastructure #OpenAccess #OpenAccessJournals #LivableCities

RE: https://scholar.social/@natebowling/116919710245909045

'*gentrification* is the process by which a neighborhood experiences an influx of wealthier residents and investment, often bringing higher property values, new businesses, and changes to the built environment. None of those things are inherently bad. The trouble comes with what often follows...Displacement occurs when rising housing costs, taxes, rents, or changing neighborhood conditions make it difficult or impossible for longtime residents to remain in the community they call home'

#gentrification #disability #builtEnvironment #publicPolicy #livableCities

RE: https://scholar.social/@natebowling/116919710245909045

'*gentrification* is the process by which a neighborhood experiences an influx of wealthier residents and investment, often bringing higher property values, new businesses, and changes to the built environment. None of those things are inherently bad. The trouble comes with what often follows...Displacement occurs when rising housing costs, taxes, rents, or changing neighborhood conditions make it difficult or impossible for longtime residents to remain in the community they call home'

#gentrification #disability #builtEnvironment #publicPolicy #livableCities

It is amazing how often I have to relearn that the best treatment* for stress, overwork and burnout is going for a paddle in my kayak down at the beach.

It's probably the only thing that can keep me going sometimes. The wonderful sunset this evening helps too.

Love #AmagerStrandpark #LivableCities.

*Treatment, probably not cure.

It is amazing how often I have to relearn that the best treatment* for stress, overwork and burnout is going for a paddle in my kayak down at the beach.

It's probably the only thing that can keep me going sometimes. The wonderful sunset this evening helps too.

Love #AmagerStrandpark #LivableCities.

*Treatment, probably not cure.

Oof! A brutal, convincing takedown of "vehicular cycling" by @notjustbikes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRPduRHBhHI

#cycling #transportation #livableCities

Oof! A brutal, convincing takedown of "vehicular cycling" by @notjustbikes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRPduRHBhHI

#cycling #transportation #livableCities

OMG neighbourhood building in action: Okotoks AB has a Block Party Trailer any neighbourhood can borrow for summer weekends. BBQ, chairs, barricades , shades, tools and toys all packed up and they deliver it to your street.

#LivableCities

OMG neighbourhood building in action: Okotoks AB has a Block Party Trailer any neighbourhood can borrow for summer weekends. BBQ, chairs, barricades , shades, tools and toys all packed up and they deliver it to your street.

#LivableCities

När Nederländska rondeller börjar spridas till andra ställen så har Houten tagit det till en ny nivå.

#urbanism #cykel #rondeller #livablecities #bicycle #roundabouts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFTd8kuVrHY

A reminder that there are also good, normal people with a positive vision and the capabilities to make it a reality. #regreening #biodiversity #livableCities https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2025/jun/09/medellin-sublime-return-to-nature-in-pictures

A reminder that there are also good, normal people with a positive vision and the capabilities to make it a reality. #regreening #biodiversity #livableCities https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2025/jun/09/medellin-sublime-return-to-nature-in-pictures

These Ugly Big Box Stores are Literally Bankrupting Cities
https://youtube.com/watch?v=r7-e_yhEzIw
#NotJustBikes #Urbanism #TaxTheBillionaires #LivableCities #EndCarCilture

These Ugly Big Box Stores are Literally Bankrupting Cities
https://youtube.com/watch?v=r7-e_yhEzIw
#NotJustBikes #Urbanism #TaxTheBillionaires #LivableCities #EndCarCilture

Reason #3 why #FordMustGo

Ford wants to reduce gridlock so his SUV can get to the Legislature quickly but fails to realize that means you have to eliminate cars, not make more room for them. We should be encouraging alternative transport options like walkable cities, bike lanes, ebikes, and subsidized excellent public transit. Instead, we get a moronic policy response that targets bike lanes.

#OntarioElection2025 ##ONpoli #LivableCities

Reason #3 that #FordMustGo

Ford wants to reduce gridlock so his SUV can get to the Legislature quickly but fails to realize that means to have to eliminate cars, not make more room for them. We should be encouraging alternative transport options like walkable cities, bike lanes, ebikes, and subsidized excellent public transit. Instead, we get a moronic policy response that targets bike lanes.

#OntarioElection2025 ##ONpoli #LivableCities

If you'd like a #YouTube #Video #News channel that covers the world of #cleaner, #greener, #safer, #smarter and #MoreEquitable #transportation - and you’d like that news free from Nazis - you really should give us a go.

We're small, #QueerOwned #Trans operated, and we won't support or platform someone doing the "Roman Salute" - unlike most of our rivals in the sector.

We cover #EVs, #CleanEnergy, #MicroMobility, and #LivableCities among other things. We're also 100% viewer supported,

We even have a @transport_evolved_main #peertube account.

https://www.youtube.com/transportevolved

Join us :)

If you'd like a #YouTube #Video #News channel that covers the world of #cleaner, #greener, #safer, #smarter and #MoreEquitable #transportation - and you’d like that news free from Nazis - you really should give us a go.

We're small, #QueerOwned #Trans operated, and we won't support or platform someone doing the "Roman Salute" - unlike most of our rivals in the sector.

We cover #EVs, #CleanEnergy, #MicroMobility, and #LivableCities among other things. We're also 100% viewer supported,

We even have a @transport_evolved_main #peertube account.

https://www.youtube.com/transportevolved

Join us :)

12 Game-Changing Urban Design Ideas Every City Needs Right Now

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/04/10/12-game-changing-urban-design-ideas-every-city-needs-right-now/

12 Game-Changing Urban Design Ideas Every City Needs Right Now

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/04/10/12-game-changing-urban-design-ideas-every-city-needs-right-now/

Cities are tackling rising heat – but they have to avoid a dangerous trap | Extreme heat | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/15/cities-are-tackling-growing-heat-but-they-have-to-avoid-a-dangerous-trap
#climate #ClimateChange #heatwave #heat #livablecities #publichealth

Cities are tackling rising heat – but they have to avoid a dangerous trap | Extreme heat | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/aug/15/cities-are-tackling-growing-heat-but-they-have-to-avoid-a-dangerous-trap
#climate #ClimateChange #heatwave #heat #livablecities #publichealth

Fascinating: "For US cities, grassroots solutions from metros south of the border can be more useful than better-known urban practices from Europe."
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-30/from-mexico-city-to-lima-latin-america-is-exporting-urban-innovations?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy
#latinamerica #livablecities #urbanism

Fascinating: "For US cities, grassroots solutions from metros south of the border can be more useful than better-known urban practices from Europe."
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-04-30/from-mexico-city-to-lima-latin-america-is-exporting-urban-innovations?utm_source=website&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=copy
#latinamerica #livablecities #urbanism

@oldrawgabbit So we knew it and did it anyway. Seems to be the theme for the century. #climateCrisis #globalBoundaries #SDG
#mobility #livableCities

@oldrawgabbit So we knew it and did it anyway. Seems to be the theme for the century. #climateCrisis #globalBoundaries #SDG
#mobility #livableCities

Do Walkable cities attract movie makers?

Listen to this comment:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C04n-i3rWeh/?igsh=MXEzb3ptZm9hODJ0Mg
#LivableCities #WalkableCities #FilmableCities

‘People are proud of this green spirit of ours’: how a small Spanish city rejected cars

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/20/vitoria-gasteiz-spanish-city-rejected-cars

#rr #cars #traffic #livablecities #environment

‘People are proud of this green spirit of ours’: how a small Spanish city rejected cars

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/20/vitoria-gasteiz-spanish-city-rejected-cars

#rr #cars #traffic #livablecities #environment

Can any Transport people explain to me how just 1.7 Km of *light rail* track is going to cost… AUD 577 Million? 😳

Adding batteries to trams for wirefree service, and a bridge across Lake Burley Griffin, surely ain’t adding that much to the sticker price.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-08/canberra-light-rail-stage-2a-completed-2028-expert-says-too-slow/103202652

https://www.act.gov.au/lightrailtowoden/stage-2a

@Transportist @TransportLab @RM_Transit
#Transport #LightRail #LivableCities #PublicInfrastructure

Can any Transport people explain to me how just 1.7 Km of *light rail* track is going to cost… AUD 577 Million? 😳

Adding batteries to trams for wirefree service, and a bridge across Lake Burley Griffin, surely ain’t adding that much to the sticker price.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-08/canberra-light-rail-stage-2a-completed-2028-expert-says-too-slow/103202652

https://www.act.gov.au/lightrailtowoden/stage-2a

@Transportist @TransportLab @RM_Transit
#Transport #LightRail #LivableCities #PublicInfrastructure

I know there's a hundred good reasons to have more green shit in urban areas generally, but we were in town ( #timaru ) today for a WOF and I took kiddo for a walk round the borderline industrial area,mildly concerned about being able to keep her occupied for the required time.

She was really into all the wee busy plantings around one set of businesses, and then, outside Tyre General, she found this little bermspace. It was the single, squinchy-dry strawberry we noticed first, but as well as the big bush that dominates this picture are 2 types of mint, lavender, dandelion, plantain, yarrow and a bunch of stuff I didn't recognise. She had a tactile ,almost literal field day! Touching, smelling, raining petals down on herself. Ascertaining which ones had been planted deliberately and which ones were likely weeds to figure out what she was allowed to pick, and playing eye-spy games, we easily killed a good half hour there.

At a glance, it's such a paltry, dry looking patch, but it's hard to explain all the inherent value in there.

#greenSpaces #urbanDesign #livableCities #parenting

I know there's a hundred good reasons to have more green shit in urban areas generally, but we were in town ( #timaru ) today for a WOF and I took kiddo for a walk round the borderline industrial area,mildly concerned about being able to keep her occupied for the required time.

She was really into all the wee busy plantings around one set of businesses, and then, outside Tyre General, she found this little bermspace. It was the single, squinchy-dry strawberry we noticed first, but as well as the big bush that dominates this picture are 2 types of mint, lavender, dandelion, plantain, yarrow and a bunch of stuff I didn't recognise. She had a tactile ,almost literal field day! Touching, smelling, raining petals down on herself. Ascertaining which ones had been planted deliberately and which ones were likely weeds to figure out what she was allowed to pick, and playing eye-spy games, we easily killed a good half hour there.

At a glance, it's such a paltry, dry looking patch, but it's hard to explain all the inherent value in there.

#greenSpaces #urbanDesign #livableCities #parenting

This Experiment Undid Our Cities. How Do We Fix It?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q1G_bda3o1o&si=fOGg-DZdHHhOHmX4
#StrongTowns #UrbanDesign #urbanism #LivableCities #CityZoning

This Experiment Undid Our Cities. How Do We Fix It?
https://youtube.com/watch?v=Q1G_bda3o1o&si=fOGg-DZdHHhOHmX4
#StrongTowns #UrbanDesign #urbanism #LivableCities #CityZoning

Typischer Verkehrsberuhigter Bereich in Hamburg.

Anlage 3 zu § 42 Absatz 2 StVO:
"Fahrzeuge müssen innerhalb gekennzeichneter Flächen geparkt werden...

"Der Fußverkehr darf die ganze Straßenbreite benutzen. Spielende Kinder sind überall erlaubt."
#Verkehrswende #VisionZero #lebenswerteStadt #livablecities #humanScale

Ein pervertierter Freiheitsbegriff hat Teile des öffentlichen Raumes zu dystopischen Angsträumen verkommen lassen, die jeglichen menschlichen Maßstab vermissen lassen.
#Verkehrswende #humanscale #lebenswerteStadt #livablecities

Man, #Utrecht is nice. Why do people even bother going to Amsterdam? Copenhagen needs to up its game too... #AutoVrij #CarFree #cycling #LivableCities

@davidho Also remembering #FrancisGolding, without whom the worlds of #FineArt, #architecture & #UrbanPlanning in the #UK are poorer. He was killed while #cycling home in #London.

1 obituary: https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/archive/obituary-francis-golding-1944-2013
1 small part of the legacy: https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/discover/francis-golding-life-clothes

🚴💀💔 , RIP.
#BikeTooter #obituary #ArchitectsJournal #tribute #MuseumOfLondon #inspiration #RoadSafety #LivableCities

Taking kid and 4 friends for birthday treat today. Half the other parents have cars but I'm taking them on the bus (hard to fit 5 kids in a normal car legally even if I wanted to). It will take maybe 15 mins longer than driving. We're lucky to live in a city with good public transport but even so it wasn't my first choice, in spite of never owning a car, maybe because I grew up with cars as first option? Normalising this stuff is hard even in #Copenhagen.

#PublicTransport #LivableCities

First time in ages I've been on the bike paths in central #Copenhagen at morning rush hour.

Man, it's busy out there.

I think we need to build some more lanes...

#cycleinfra #Bike #biking #Cycling #LivableCities