Urbanism Speakeasy with Andy Boenau

Urbanism Speakeasy with Andy Boenau

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Today’s radical idea is tomorrow’s mainstream policy
Real change comes when you stop pitching what people already agree with.
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Traffic crashes are a PREVENTABLE menace
...but an awful lot of people aren't going to like the proven method of prevention.
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One simple driving trick to outrun Big Brother
There's a path to safer streets without government strings.
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The doctor will see you now (on the sidewalk)
Prescriptions for Americans health crisis include walking and riding bikes.
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The automotive money pit
What if wealth wasn’t demonstrated by a driveway full of cars—but the freedom to not need them?
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Bacon, Memes, and the Soft Power of Art
We're living in a golden age of storytelling. Take advantage of it!
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Racing kids around in speeding boxes is slowing them down
American children spend significant portions of their early developmental years staring at the interior ceilings of cars and tablet screens. It’s one of…
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Turn Parking into a Neighborhood Asset
Here's an alternative to the financial suck of "free" car storage.
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Should we treat the local bus like a social program?
There's a way of framing public transit that makes the bus a useful mobility tool for everyone.
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Street design influences driver behavior
Our brains are hardwired to react to buildings and spaces based on their visual characteristics.
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Big Brother or Guardian Angel?
Intelligent Speed Assistance can prevent tens of thousands of severe crashes, but limiting speed is not necessarily going to sway politicians.
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Planners & engineers are hypnotists
The status quo designs neighborhoods that trick you into being negligent.
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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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