Urbanism Speakeasy with Andy Boenau

Urbanism Speakeasy with Andy Boenau

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We need storytellers to help change our safety culture
Thinking back on World Day of Remembrance
Nov 26 • 
Andy Boenau
Lessons from fog and gravity
There’s plenty to learn from the giant leaps in art and science that will improve your urbanism advocacy.
Oct 18 • 
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Bike advocacy is putting a stick in its own spokes
But like most things, it's fixable. Things can get better in the end.
Oct 15 • 
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Your advocacy can help shift good urbanism from fringe to mainstream
Today’s unthinkable ideas can reshape our neighborhoods for the better.
Oct 12 • 
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The Business of Buying Bills and Building Roads
Transportation lobbyists build bridges to policymakers while securing profits for their clients.
Sep 19 • 
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Zoning broke our brains
Legalizing healthy infrastructure is the first step in the path to recovery.
Sep 13 • 
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The dehumanizing school car line
America’s morning ritual is treating kids like packages instead of people
Sep 7 • 
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Judges will start punishing speed demons the way they punish drunk drivers
People won't drive safely until they understand the impacts of speed.
Aug 31 • 
Andy Boenau
Technology is keeping cars off the express sidewalk
It's not glamorous, but this type of AI tech will help keep the bus lanes ("express sidewalks") clear for buses.
Aug 26 • 
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Online tools for IRL amateurbanism
These resources have helped me improve my advocacy and professional work related to the built environment.
Aug 20 • 
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Great ideas start with dumb questions
Asking big Why and What If questions is a missed opportunity in shaping the built environment
Aug 14 • 
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Be wary of planners praising Jane Jacobs
They read her, they quote her, they ignore her.
Aug 9 • 
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Urbanism Speakeasy with Andy Boenau
Urbanism Speakeasy with Andy Boenau
Simple truths about city planning & transportation to help you promote healthy infrastructure.
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