I post a lot of links to Mastodon -- basically I use it as a reading list. They are mostly about urbanism, biking, traffic planning, public transportation, equality and climate change. I thought it might be a good idea, to share and archive some of those links here as well. Someone might be interested.
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America's deadliest road, explained
Most American roads aren’t just unpleasant for pedestrians, they can be dangerous. Pedestrian fatalities have been rising in the past few years, and urban planners point to the way roads are designed as the culprit. A group of urban planners identified 60 pedestrian fatality hot spots throughout the US, and a 1,000-meter corridor of US-19 in New Port Richey, Florida, topped their list. Seventeen pedestrians lost their lives along this short stretch of road in the study period of 2001 to 2016.
Opinion: Here’s Why I am Against ‘Narc Urbanism’
We all want a livable city, but if we’re going to make a livable city worth living in, we are going to need more solidarity, not less.
The Mayan City That Used A Modern Form Of City Planning
It can be difficult to look at the thick jungles nestling Mayan pyramids and picture a once bustling civilization. Now dominated by swarms of foliage, howling monkeys, and a chorus of birds, the ruins seem to hold more mysteries than answers. But a discovery on Lake Petén Itzá in Guatemala has brought the esoteric closer to the familiar.
The Night Hawk
There’s something different about Chicago at night. When the sun sets and the city lights up, Dave Jordano ventures out, driving around for hours at a time in search of subjects to photograph.
Tearing Down Nakagin Capsule Tower
The demolition of the Kisho Kurokawa’s Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo came as a bit of a shock when it began earlier this year. Sure, rumors of its imminent dismantling had been circulating since at least 2007. But did any of us really think that the day would actually come? For many, the Nakagin Capsule Tower is regarded as the prime example of Metabolist architecture. It’s an icon. Now, its ultimate demise brings about a time of reflection. But how should we reflect on Metabolism’s legacy?
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