Emerging Social Hubs in Brooklyn: Building Back Better
A social hub is by nature community led. It is local, even hyper-local. It can ripple out from a single enterprise on a block, spread to others, and evolve organically
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Starting with Sidewalks is the Key to Creating the Social Life We Want
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Streets as Places to Come Together: The Next Evolution for the Transportation Revolution
Making our streets and sidewalks active, inclusive and fun means shifting our focus to the social life of our communities and making community-led improvisation a priority
Porches: Where People's Lives Connect
"Of porches there are two sorts: the decorative and the useful, the porch that is only a platform and the porch you can lie around on in your pajamas and read the Sunday paper" – Garrison Keillor
What If We Planned Streets To Maximize Life?
A close look at Tweede Tuindwarsstraat in the Jordaan District of Amsterdam - a street that does a great job of supporting social life, getting people to slow down and connect.
The Little Bollard That Could... Do a Lot
The bollard is a simple tool that can make any city more walkable and pleasant.
The Best Sidewalks in North America
Sidewalks are the foundation to making the social life of communities thrive. The best sidewalks share certain traits that make them welcoming, accessible, and socially active places.