Posts tagged Video
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How 1920s-era zoning laws separated people from what they love about cities
A video by the Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University shares some history of how zoning laws caused decades of construction that separated people from the things they tend to love about city living, such as easy access to shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and random encounters with diverse people. Keep reading…
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This animation of the world’s most populous cities over 500 years is amazing
At more than 700,000 people, DC would have been the largest city in the world 500 years ago. As cities change with the times, the list of most prominent and most populated cities change too, as this mezmerizing “bar chart race” illustrates. Keep reading…
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This old promo video gives a glimpse into Metro’s early days
While some of us can’t imagine living without Metro, at one point in time not all that long ago it was brand new. This 1976 promotional video, via PlanItMetro, shows the system’s earliest days: Keep reading…
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Video: Supermarkets can teach us about road design
Streetsblog posted this video from Norway which shows an aggressive driver using his techniques in the supermarket with his cart. Keep reading…
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This animation of the world’s most populous cities over 500 years is mesmerizing
At more than 700,000 people, DC would have been the largest city in the world 500 years ago. As cities change with the times, the list of most prominent and most populated cities change too, as this amazing “bar chart race” illustrates. Keep reading…
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Video: Why are so many city benches uncomfortable? Blame defensive design.
Have you ever sat in a park bench and wondered why it was so…uncomfortable? Often times, that's not an accident. Keep reading…
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Video: People used to gather at malls, but they’re closing. Now what?
The number of shopping malls in the US quadrupled between 1970 and 2017, and for decades, they served an important social function. Malls were a gathering place for people of all ages, particularly in suburbs where there were generally few places to hang out. Even today, they have a unique place in the American psyche and in our pop culture. Keep reading…
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How 1920s-era zoning laws separated people from what they love about cities
A new video by the Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University shares some history of how zoning laws caused decades of construction that separated people from the things they tend to love about city living, such as easy access to shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and random encounters with diverse people. Keep reading…
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Scooters aren’t to blame for crashes — car-centric streets are
On Friday, September 21 a person riding a scooter was struck and killed by an SUV driver in Dupont Circle, the first fatality of a person on a rented scooter according to DDOT records. The tragedy sparked the usual handwringing over the danger of the devices, and comments about the persistence of victim-blaming. Keep reading…
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Video: Protected bikeways make cities safer and boost the economy
Bicycling in cities before the days of protected bikeways was either terrifying or exhilarating, depending on your level of risk aversion. As protected bikeways have proliferated, they've made cities safer for cyclists and pedestrians — and for motorists, too. They can even help neighborhoods thrive economically, as highlighted in this Vox piece about New York's first parking-protected bikeway. Keep reading…