Study: Parks in Non-White Neighborhoods Are Half As Large and 5x As Crowded
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When we allow car-focused infrastructure to strangle urban parklands, we endanger vulnerable lives in more ways than one.
Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about COVID-19
Do E-Scooters Need A Long-Term Lease Option?
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A new start-up is betting on yes — but some advocates have questions about equity.
What Is a Feminist City?
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Leslie Kern’s “Feminist City” asks us to look around. Does our environment support the daily activities, care work, and needs of women? This recently published book intermixes Kern’s personal stories, real-world examples, and research to expose how our cities, neighborhoods, and transportation decisions make childcare, household activities, and safety challenging for women. “Feminist City” balances […]
COVID May Take 14 Million Cars Off the Road Forever
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But if we don't act fast, they'll come back.
US Cuts Car Pollution, But Less So In Poor Communities
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Fine-particle air pollution has decreased across the US, but poor and minority communities are still the most polluted
Top Mayors Pledge to Build 15-Minute Cities For COVID-19 Recovery
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It's not enough to give people more space on the sidewalks for social distancing, advocates argue. We also need to give residents places to walk *to* — and specifically, places that help them meet their essential needs.