We build parking lots for machines, and then wonder why we feel disconnected. Let's build parks for people. A great example from Melbourne. The project 'A Park Close to Home' aims to create and improve access to open space in areas of Merri-bek, in areas without parks within walking distance.

Give people dignified alternatives to driving, and they'll surprise you. 📍 Utrecht, the Netherlands 📸 Great image by @filmendefietser.bsky.social

A new study reveals the impact of cycling on urban spatial structure and welfare. Using a quantitative spatial model, the researchers Tijl Hendrich & Nicole Loumeau explored how the Netherlands would look if cycling was no longer an option. The findings are striking: / 1

A smart city plants parks where children play, not parking where cars can lay

Justin Timberlake joined the #BikeBus movement in Portland! We need more role models promoting active mobility! What is a bike bus? It is a group of people who cycle together, mostly to school, with designated stops along the way. Video via @coachbalto.bsky.social 🎶 I can't stop the feeling! 🎶

Want to see the power of mass transit? Watch this one! Look at the efficiency of Bus Rapid Transit next to the waste of personal vehicles. 🇨🇴 The TransMilenio in Bogotá has 2.4 million daily riders 🇮🇩 The TransJakarta in Jakarta has 1 million riders Just imagine if all of them decided to buy a car!

It's possible to bring the city back to people. Look at Washington Square Park in New York City.

This is cool. Modifying AI-generated images in real-time using a MIDI controller. Video by Johannes Stelzer on X

How many people cycle to work per city? Source: is European Cyclists’ Federation Via Constantin Vermoere

Interesting invention! A solar-powered electric cargo scooter. It has two large solar panels that can extend its range by 3 miles (~5 km) for every hour it’s left in the sun. Under the panels, there’s storage for cargo. By Otherlab.

Same space, different impacts. This satellite view of the area near Eindhoven's main train station illustrates a stark reality. The bicycle lot accommodates hundreds of people, while the car park, of approximately the same size, serves only 50 cars.

A city that moves at the pace of its people, rather than its cars, is a city that truly understands progress.

Utrecht has transformed its bus stops into bee stops with green roofs. But does it actually work? 🚏🌼🐝 According to a study from the university, the number of bees visiting the green-roofed bus shelters varied across the city. Video by BrightVibes

When it comes to bicycle paths, it doesn't get much better than this. Protected with a wide green strip and trees that will provide shade in a few years, this bike path creates a sense of safety and comfort for those traveling down the street. 📍The Hague, the Netherlands

25 seconds from Zwolle, NL. Population 129,000. It’s so quiet. We’ve forgotten how loud cars make our cities. Wonderful to hear the sound of bicycles, people chatting & laughing 🎶

There is only one green way to deliver presents to all the children in the city. 🚲 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

A great example of how smart* bicycle infrastructure can save lives. * Smart is not about new technologies. It's just common sense and friendly urban design. By @nacto.bsky.social's Don't Give Up at the Intersection guide.

Bus terminals can be green. 🍃 Look at this station in Heerlen, the Netherlands. Imagine how nice it is to wait for the bus there. Beautifully captured by Peter Thurman: www.linkedin.com/posts/peter-...

Better street = better local economy! In 2010, Lancaster, a city in California, invested $11.5 million to revamp its unattractive five-lane street into a greener, more inviting main thoroughfare. This transformation gave a substantial lift to the local economy, boosting it by $280 million!

When a city street stops being hostile to humans and the environment, you get a place where communities bond, businesses flourish, and culture thrives. This visual WATG and Wimberly Interiors is one of my favorite street transformation proposals.

A fun game to play while riding the Amsterdam tram. No AI, no applications, just a low-tech "augmented reality" game. Designed by Daniel Disselkoen for GVB: danieldisselkoen.nl/man-eater

One of the greatest achievements of the car industry is convincing business owners that parking spaces lead to more revenue. Visual by Urbis

Love this online street game! 😍 You tap cars to clear space, then get to reimagine the street's design. It's eye-opening to see the sheer amount of space dedicated to car storage. Play here: 12m2.org/utapia/ Project by @katjadiehl.bsky.social , Jan Kamensky, Fynn Feistauer & Ana Amil.