#Raleigh wants to plant more trees. We can do this! www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

Ten extraordinary women making cities work better for everyone. www.planetizen.com/features/137...

How urban design can deter crime @planetizen.bsky.social flip.it/eGH5XG

Trees and greenery can cool cities by as much as 18°C – but only if they’re the right type flip.it/rFDVno

vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e... #parks

Good read. @dixpark in #Raleigh featured. www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/how-4-c...

Let’s Get Serious About Fixing Our Sidewalks flip.it/BemFBz

#Placemaking and creating new experiences at Fort Monroe, VA People share ideas for new experiences, offerings at Fort Monroe share.google/TxIgMjsxESZH... #Parks #publicspace @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social @cityparksalliance.bsky.social

NEW: “Our ultimate goal is better decision-making about cities, so we want to influence decision-makers. But to do that, we have to reach & influence everyone.” READ & SHARE our new @urbantruth.bsky.social initiative profiled in @momentummag.bsky.social! #UrbanTruth momentummag.com/urban-truth-...

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