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…
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,…
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…