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School Streets: Enhancing Neighborhoods in Paris & Barcelona
Priscilla Benedetti, Paris; Jordi Honey-Rosés, Barcelona

Key Takeaways School Streets can be successfully implemented in cities of all sizes, from small to large metropolises - making them an adaptable solution for creating safer, healthier neighborhoods. Safe, pedestrianized school zones help reduce traffic and air pollution, making the environment healthier for children. School Streets are part of a larger strategy to reduce…

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The Power of the Commons: Public Space for a Higher Purpose
Bridget Marquis

Key Takeaways ⇢ Public spaces are essential civic infrastructure for leisure as well as building social trust, cohesion, and equity. ⇢ Investments in public spaces need to be equitably distributed, with a focus on underserved, racially marginalized communities. ⇢ Traditional evaluation methods to measure public space impact need to be updated and should incorporate factors such as social trust, civic engagement,…

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Tactical Urbanism: Transform your City. Today!
Mike Lydon

Key Takeaways ⇢ Tactical urbanism follows a clear sequence with each phase generating data and political will.: - demonstration (temporary installations & paint) - pilot (months‑long with interim materials) - interim design (1–2 years semi‑permanent) - permanent rebuild (full reconstruction) ⇢ Tactical Urbanism is easily scalable and works everywhere, from towns with a population as low as 1000 people to dense cities such as…

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