Archive - Urbanism Speakeasy with Andy Boenau

The doctor will see you now (on the sidewalk)

Prescriptions for Americans health crisis include walking and riding bikes.

Jun 19 •

The automotive money pit

What if wealth wasn’t demonstrated by a driveway full of cars—but the freedom to not need them?

Jun 9 •

May 2025

Bacon, Memes, and the Soft Power of Art

We're living in a golden age of storytelling. Take advantage of it!

May 29 •

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…

May 26 •

Turn Parking into a Neighborhood Asset

Here's an alternative to the financial suck of "free" car storage.

May 21 •

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.

May 18 •

Street design influences driver behavior

Our brains are hardwired to react to buildings and spaces based on their visual characteristics.

May 14 •

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.

May 10 •

Planners & engineers are hypnotists

The status quo designs neighborhoods that trick you into being negligent.

May 3 •

April 2025

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