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Tag: pedestrian friendly

June 7, 2013 feetfirstphilly News, Philly, Planning, Projects, safety

Friday Links – 6/7/13

Here's a roundup of the latest pedestrian news, brought to you by Feet First Philly. Have a great weekend! AARP's Livable Communities initiative aims to create "great places for all ages." In this article on their website, Sarah Clark Stuart of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia is praised for her work on bike and … Continue reading Friday Links – 6/7/13

January 18, 2013 feetfirstphilly Planning, safety, Walking

Article: America is a Walking Disaster

This article from The Atlantic Cities explains how car-oriented design and policies have made suburban areas inhospitable for pedestrians.  For example, as one contributor to the Greater Greater Washington blog found out, it can take as much as 8 1/2 minutes to legally cross a suburban street!  How can we shift policy and design to … Continue reading Article: America is a Walking Disaster

Logan Circle and Parkway from above
August 3, 2012 feetfirstphilly News, Philly, Planning, Projects, Walking

Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the news

The Benjamin Franklin Parkway has been gathering a lot of well-deserved attention recently.  The opening of the new Barnes Foundation has added one more gem to the Parkway’s famous array of cultural institutions, which includes the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Franklin Institute, and the main branch of the city’s Free Library.  The parkway is … Continue reading Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the news

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