I’m pleased to share that I’ve joined the Board of Project for Public Spaces. I look forward to contributing to the organization’s mission to create vibrant, people-centered public spaces for all. You can learn more about the organization by visiting www.pps.org.

Greening school playgrounds can improve quality of life in cities and help deal with climate change flip.it/J69sfQ

Designing Streets Through the Lens of Care flip.it/-ugPGw

6 Streets Getting Pedestrian Makeovers in 2026 www.planetizen.com/news/2026/01...

NYC’s Prospect Park is Getting a $68 Million ‘Bluebelt’ #parks flip.it/ij2Xvq

Utah unveils ambitious 3,100-mile #bike network. www.planetizen.com/news/2025/11...

ICYMI, this STARTER PACK is my team-up with celebrated climate scientist @katharinehayhoe.com, and it’s full of people & organizations that specifically embrace the overlap between better cities and climate action! Please follow them, and help spread the pack around! #ClimateAction #UrbanistShoutOut

Delivery Culture is changing Urban Design #urbandesign www.planetizen.com/news/2025/11...

Urban Parks Lower Crime and Improve Community Health. #parks @cityparksalliance.bsky.social @nrpa.org news.ua.edu/2025/10/urba...

In Missouri, Oklahoma, Colorado and Beyond, a Surprising new Housing Model is Making #Gentrification Pay Back www.planetizen.com/news/2025/10...

Parks and public spaces are our outdoor living rooms and we need more benches, not less. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/n...

11 Beautiful, Flourishing Downtowns Brought Back To Life After Being Ruined By Freeways flip.it/zL-bOx

Enjoyed my time at @civiccommonsus.bsky.social in #Cincinnati for Civic Commons Studio #10. Local Power, Lasting Impcact. I had the privilege moderating a Q&A with Mayor Atfab Pureval. Impressive leader. Photo credit - Jason Su.

#Raleigh and the Power of 10 Shaping the City. raleighmag.com/2025/09/powe... @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social #placemaking #RaleighMagazine

NEW STARTER PACK! This time I’m hoping to encourage and support global urbanists from OUTSIDE North America here on Bluesky, so hopefully this will help! Who’ve I missed? Just joined? Let me know! I’ll keep updating, so please keep checking & sharing this pack! And let’s try using #GlobalUrbanists.

Looking forward to be a panelist for the closing session at the Joint North and South Carolina Planning Conference in Charlotte. #AmericanPlanningAssociation #planning

Great race for a great cause. Ran my first 5K in 5 years. Sola 5K Run for ALS. Over $150k was raised. Placed 3rd for my age group. Joyful event in honor of the former owner of Sola Coffee who passed away battling ALS. @solacoffee #Raleigh

CANU is in it! Check it out!#UrbanistShoutout

Absolutely! "Walking paths as everyday infrastructure." #Parks #publicspace #publicrealm www.planetizen.com/news/2025/09...

Exploring new ideas to connect Downtown #Raleigh to Dix Park. #parks www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

Portland Backs off Plan to Remove Bike Lane Protection After Public Outcry www.planetizen.com/news/2025/08...

“Scientists Are Flocking to Bluesky. Academics once loved Twitter—but in the age of X they’ve abandoned it in droves.” Via @wired.com Urbanists too. Check out #UrbanistShoutOut.

You never know how your words can inspire others. richmondbizsense.com/2025/08/29/r...

One-Way Streets Have Worse Crashes, Higher Crime and Lower Property Values — Why do we Still Use Them? flip.it/9j2gky

Struggling Downtowns Are Looking to Lure New Crowds flip.it/muq2Ll

The Best Complete Streets Policies in the US, Ranked flip.it/.hgke3

Here’s more good urbanism accounts to follow: @modacitylife.com @volts.wtf @jasonthorne.bsky.social @druhfarrell.bsky.social @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social @streetfilms.bsky.social @mitchellsilver.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social @veronicaodavis.bsky.social @aninehartmann.bsky.social Share yours.

Jacksonville Launches First Autonomous Transit Shuttle in the U.S. www.planetizen.com/news/2025/07...

A Virginia Judge issues an order to throw out Charlottesville's newly revised #zoning code. Permitting of new development is now in legal limbo. www.planetizen.com/news/2025/07...

In Good Company: Beating loneliness, building better public spaces #publicspaces #parks wamu.org/story/25/07/...

Struggling Downtowns Are Looking to Lure New Crowds flip.it/FE3ZJ2

STARTER PACK: Big Champions for Better Cities! I have a bunch of other starter packs with more variety (check those out to find very deserving accounts to follow), but this one is focussing on some high profile champions with large audiences, for people starting out here or wanting to learn more.

Design cities for children. Period. @mitchellsilver.bsky.social @tomflood.bsky.social @hildabikes.bsky.social

The next chapter begins. mitchelljsilver.com #planning #parks #placemaking #publicspace

Today is my last day at McAdams as I retire from full-time practice. I thank the entire McAdams Team for four years of an amazing experience. Thank you for the teamwork. Thank you for the support, and thank you for the memories. "Meaningful experiences through inspired planning and design" - McAdams

Opinion: How to Rebuild the ‘Starter Home’ Market - h/t Greater Greater Washington

Judge Halts Brooklyn #Bike Lane Removal. www.planetizen.com/news/2025/06...

Innovative #parks aren't just bold urban design—they lower the temperature in cities flip.it/M8._o5

Pleased to announce a concept plan for Carr's-Elktonia Beach Park #Annapolis was released for public review on #Juneteenth. Once a safe haven for Black recreation and culture in the 50s and 60s will be restored. Design Team- #McAdams, #SCAPE and #CreativeUrbanAlchemy

What Urban Planners and Designers Can Learn From Political Organizers flip.it/D_Nx1Y

Restaurant Patios Were a Pandemic Win — Why Were They so Hard to Keep? flip.it/CqFRut

2/ "The Art of the New Urbanism, Vol 1 is a visually powerful book that illustrates its influence on the built environment. This collection of well-executed illustrations is essential to anyone interested in planning and designing better places for people..." --Mitchell Silver

Praise for #TheArtoftheNewUrbanism cont'd: "Bottom line: The lessons in this book will make you a better designer, planner, and place maker.” “The New Urbanism movement has revolutionized design and place making..." --Mitchell Silver, former president of APA @mitchellsilver.bsky.social 1/

Our Public Spaces Are Failing Teen Girls nextcity.org/urbanist-new...

3/ "The images are beautifully drawn and stimulating, the practitioners' comments insightful, the history of New Urbanism is unpacked, and the methods and techniques are inspiring." --Mitchell Silver, past president of APA @mitchellsilver.bsky.social @cnunewurbanism.bsky.social @doverkohl.com

Very excited for Brent.

www.planetizen.com/news/2025/06... High housing costs in city centers and the new-found flexibility offered by remote work are pushing more renters to suburban areas.

Paris Votes to Make 500 More Streets Car-Free #publicrealm #publicspace flip.it/O-E7kJ

‘Displaced By Design:’ Report Spotlights Gentrification in Black Neighborhoods - h/t Next City

Seattle’s Pike Place Market is testing a car ban. #publicspace #publicrealm www.planetizen.com/news/2025/05...