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Great places are comprised of details that are perceptible only at the human scale. Still, cities chase over-scaled, single purpose projects with big price tags and debunked financial returns. The best communities think big and implement small. #urbanism #infrastructure https://lnkd.in/eki7grSU

Revitalizing Abandoned Infrastructure: The High Line Effect and Equitable Public Spaces in the US • Inspired by the success of New York City's High Line, cities across the United States are transforming abandoned infrastructure into public spaces, driving economic revitalization and community well-being. • The High Line's popularity, however, led to gentrification and displacement in surrounding neighborhoods, highlighting the need for equity in infrastructure reuse projects. • Equity-led projects, such as Miami's Underline, Houston's Buffalo Bayou Park, Philadelphia's Rail Park, and Washington, D.C.'s 11th Street Bridge Park, prioritize community engagement, affordable housing, and workforce development to mitigate displacement and uplift underserved communities. • The Underline focuses on preserving affordable housing and honoring local identities through community-driven design and programming. • Buffalo Bayou Park reconnects divided communities, providing green spaces and recreational opportunities while prioritizing racial equity in planning and workforce opportunities. • The Rail Park celebrates local cultures, maintains industrial character, and employs strategies to counteract gentrification pressures. 🌿🏙️🌿🌳 #UrbanRenewal #CommunitySpaces #SustainableCities #OutdoorOpenSpaces #LandscapeDesign Good Read: Article about the topic; Full Story https://lnkd.in/gj8Nqu2J

A shout out to all friends and Members who live, work and holiday in the Shoalhaven *** A great chance for 5-minure advocacy *** The draft Shoalhaven AT strategy is on exhibition until Sunday 29th September. https://lnkd.in/gkkcg4XV The strategy updates and builds on 2 decades of previous work to deliver new paths, pedestrian crossings and cycleway infrastructure across the region. It combines an updated Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan (PAMP) and Bike Plan with new strategic context that refers to important changes in thinking around movement and place, speed limits and walkable neighbourhoods. It is a long and detailed document and quite different to those produced by other councils. 900 (!) proposed pedestrian and cycleway projects are ranked based on new selection criteria. These are listed in the appendices. Head to the survey for quick links to all the tables. https://lnkd.in/gFxr49YY There is a high-level summary of the priority projects in Section 12 starting on Page 199. This is recommended reading! Council clearly sets out that a common-sense approach is needed to delivering paths within budget – and not everything can meet current best-practice: “The challenge council faces, due to its size and the existing backlog of flood and fire damage is significant. However, bringing the plan in line with the State Government’s vision for walking, bike riding and personal mobility will help us to apply for vital grants to help fund our projects,” says City Futures Director, Coralie McCarthy. Bicycle NSW #Advocacy #insurance #MEMBERS #memberbenefits #shoalhavenBUG Shoalhaven City Council #lizabutlerMP

Some things to consider when doing #highwayremoval in your cities, i.e., the rest of the Inner Loop in #ROC and I-81 in #SYR. These include #affordablehousing, #publicspace, and being aware of #gentrification. City of Rochester https://lnkd.in/gRc2amH2

Potholes, parks, and pipes: ever wonder how your city stays in tip-top shape? 🤔 It takes a complex network of maintenance tasks to keep our urban lives running smoothly. In our latest blog post, We explore the fascinating world of city maintenance and how technology is transforming the field. https://lnkd.in/eBdQNd9Q #citymaintenance #urbaninfrastructure #smartcities #maintenancemanager #maintenancemanagement

The City of Tucson is moving forward with the 22nd Street Bridge Revitalization Project, a significant infrastructure upgrade that promises to improve connectivity and traffic flow in the region. To ensure community engagement and transparency, the Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM) has scheduled several public meetings to discuss the project's details and gather local feedback. #citycouncilnews #citydevelopmentupdates #communityengagementTucson #constructionupdatesTucson #federalinfrastructuregrants #localroadimprovements #publicmeetingsTucson #transportationplanningTucson #Tucsoninfrastructureprojects #thxnews

It's great to see three Liveable/Low Traffic Neighbourhoods being made permanent in Bath and North East Somerset - well done to everyone involved. With construction costs soaring and local authority budgets under increasing pressure, plus environmental considerations where traditional materials are concerned, we need to look to schemes which provide more, for less. High-value corridor schemes providing gold-plated segregated cycle infrastructure may be fantastic, and much-needed, but they are increasingly difficult to deliver to budget. Area-wide schemes such as LTNs might not be as sexy or as exciting, but they tick an awful lot of boxes: - create an ready-made network of safer, more pleasant streets to walk, wheel and cycle along - make side road junctions within the LTN far easier to negotiate - improve safety at the junctions of side roads with the boundary roads - improve noise and air quality levels - create opportunities for other uses of the street, whether that be pocket parks, SUDS, trees, play space or places for people to stop and interact - at the most basic level can be delivered with very minimal materials, so costs are relatively low - construction is relatively quick. The "only" real challenge is meaningful engagement, and navigating the inevitable misinformation that spreads virus-like on social media and in the local press. It's mad that LTNs have become so controversial, when really they're just another age-old traffic management technique. We need to push on championing the benefits and rolling LTNs out at pace in order to create more balanced, safer streets and to offer true travel choices to everyone.

Potholes, parks, and pipes: ever wonder how your city stays in tip-top shape? 🤔 It takes a complex network of maintenance tasks to keep our urban lives running smoothly. In our latest blog post, We explore the fascinating world of city maintenance and how technology is transforming the field. https://lnkd.in/dMzTk3he #citymaintenance #urbaninfrastructure #smartcities #maintenancemanager #maintenancemanagement

Regional developments look to change the mobility narrative 3 min read February 2024 — In a stride towards enhancing urban connectivity and addressing the challenges of rapid population growth, #Houston is undertaking #infrastructure projects that promise to reshape the city’s landscape. The commitment to #urban connectivity is reinforced by projects aimed at improving #walkability across the city, as recently reported by the Greater Houston Partnership. Writer Andrea Terán READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/e9F6SVp3

Green infrastructure is no longer a luxury; it is a must