4 Ways to Make a City More Walkable
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Discover a city planner's "general theory of walkability" in this 19-minute TED talk. Learn four key planning principles to transform sprawling urban areas into safe, walkable environments. Explore concepts such as freedom from cars and sprawl, Euclidian zoning, traffic management, narrow streets, and buffered bike lanes. Gain insights on creating tree-lined streets and transforming six-lane highways and 600-foot blocks into pedestrian-friendly spaces. Understand how these strategies can enhance urban living and promote sustainable city design.
Syllabus
Introduction
Walkability theory
Euclidian zoning
Safe walk
Traffic
Narrow streets
buffered bike lanes
Taught by
TED
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