25 cities in 15 countries and 4 continents we visited this year that are making radical changes to their streets.
The Netherlands shouldn’t have a monopoly on inspiring urban transformations. Pushing back on car supremacy shouldn’t depend on topography, climate, or culture.
— Melissa & Chris Bruntlett (@modacitylife) December 19, 2023
25 cities (in 15 countries and 4 continents) we visited this year that are making radical changes to their streets. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/mdz5In7vFr
25. Leuven, Belgium. https://t.co/ATIpXp1THp
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19. Gdańsk, Poland. https://t.co/V5XY8TkKyq
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21. Atlanta, USA. https://t.co/ESsMkCybpH
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Bogotá’s Carrera 7 (Séptima) was transformed due to COVID with pedestrianization in the centre and a bi-directional cycle track that continues north.
— Melissa & Chris Bruntlett (@modacitylife) February 5, 2023
With more “Green Corridor” transformation to come it exemplifies the power of human scale design to bring life to our streets. pic.twitter.com/Vkn1UTBABH
10. Lisbon, Portugal. https://t.co/pWi6y5j967
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23. New Delhi, India. https://t.co/Rh0J6dPbrQ
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20. Seville, Spain. https://t.co/lg5IilQBOE
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17. Bergen, Norway. https://t.co/a8O52s7gMf
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6. Paris, France. https://t.co/KtU4fpYyaf
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In an attempt to whet residents’ appetites for low-car spaces, this year Stockholm has created 42 Sommargågator (“Summer Streets”).
— Melissa & Chris Bruntlett (@modacitylife) July 20, 2023
Each has been temporarily transformed into an area for activities, events, culture and hangouts; decorated with furniture, plants, flowers and art. pic.twitter.com/NJsPtrpZmw