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Tag Archives: pedestrians
China’s clearly spectacular glass footbridges – UPDATED
Words can hardly describe this magnificent 1,726 foot glass suspension bridge that was recently completed over the Lianjiang River Gorge (part of the Huangchuan Three Gorges) in the Liangzhou District of China. It is world’s longest glass bridge and opened … Continue reading
Posted in Active transportation, architecture, Asia, bridges, China, fun, geography, hiking, infrastructure, land use, pictures, placemaking, planning, recreation, technology, tourism, trails, transportation, Travel, walking
Tagged architecture, bridges, China, design, footbridges, glass bridges, gorges, pedestrians, spans, suspension bridges, tourism, travel
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Shifting from bland to “GRAND!”
As the following photos will demonstrate, when it comes to mixed-use development there can be bland designs and there can be “GRAND” designs. The first two mixed-use buildings (see below) are located in East Lansing and tend to come across as … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, architecture, art, cities, civics, commerce, Communications, culture, diversity, downtown, economic development, entertainment, entrepreneurship, fun, Housing, humanity, land use, new urbanism, pictures, placemaking, planning, product design, revitalization, skylines, spatial design, sustainability, third places, tourism, Travel, urban planning, walking, zoning
Tagged architecture, art, buildings, cities, design, economic development, fun, land use, mixed use developments, pedestrians, planning, streetscapes, urban design, urban planning, walking
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Overcoming roadblocks to non-motorized connectivity
Much research and analysis has been conducted over the years on the numerous harmful impacts from poorly designed highway projects on the fabric of a neighborhood or a community. In some instances, cities have begun the healing process of stitching themselves back together … Continue reading
Posted in Active transportation, Advocacy, Alternative transportation, bicycling, Biking, Cars, cities, civics, commerce, culture, environment, fitness, geography, health, history, inclusiveness, infrastructure, land use, logistics, placemaking, planning, product design, recreation, spatial design, sustainability, transit, transportation, Travel, urban planning, walking
Tagged AASHTO, bicycling, bike commuting, biking, design, engineering, highways, infrastructure, pedestrians, planning, roadblocks, roads, transportation, travel, walking
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Zombie pedestrian dodge-em
Trying to be a courteous bicyclist, I always attempt to warn pedestrians and other cyclists of my presence, especially when approaching them from behind. I do this by ringing my bike’s bell or calling out that I am on their … Continue reading
Posted in Active transportation, bicycling, Biking, Cars, cities, civics, civility, climate change, Communications, culture, environment, fitness, health, humanity, music, product design, Social media, spatial design, sustainability, technology, transportation, walking
Tagged bicycling, cycling, fitness, jogging, music, noise, pedestrians, safety, walking, zombies
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