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"When the initial wave of Covid prevented indoor gatherings in most countries
around the world, many cities responded by quickly reimagining what life could
look like outside. Some introduced pedestrian-only streets, turned parking
spots into pop-up restaurants and added more bike lanes – transforming once
car-filled areas into walking- and cycling-friendly spots.
The changes paid dividends, not just in increased economic activity, but
studies also showed the virus may spread less quickly in highly walkable
neighbourhoods. And while many places have now rolled back these initiatives as
life returns to the new normal, some cities have held fast to their pedestrian
improvements and have been pushing for even more car-free spaces.
We're profiling four cities around the world that made some of the boldest and
fastest pedestrian-friendly changes during the pandemic – and are keeping many
of those initiatives to encourage residents and visitors to get around on
foot."
Via Esther Schindler.
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
