City-Making Math @CityMakingMath
We share the persuasive math & science of city-making that supports better decisions for communities & cities. Associated with @TODUrbanWORKS. #citymakingmath Canada Joined December 2016-
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The #Gastown #WaterStreet pedestrian pilot is up and running. Check out the transformation of the space and share your thoughts on what's working (and areas areas for possible improvement). This is a pilot, so enjoy and evaluate with that in mind! vancouver.ca/streets-transp…
“Instead of fighting a war on cars, urbanists should fight a war on car dependency — on cities that leave residents with few choices other than cars. Alleviating car dependency can improve commutes for everyone, including drivers.”— @BrentToderian @NYTimes nytimes.com/2020/07/09/opi…
People who commute by bike have: - a 52% lower risk of death from heart disease; - a 46% lower risk of developing heart disease; - a 40% lower risk of death from cancer - a 45% lower risk of developing cancer #CityMakingMath British study in @bmj_latest: bmj.com/content/357/bm…
It’s estimated that one Skytrain transit line in #MetroVancouver replaces between 20 & 26 lanes of freeway vehicle traffic. And then consider the amount of PARKING it replaces, how much pollution & GHG emissions it replaces, how much public cost it replaces. #CityMakingMath
The Dutch invest €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart govts do the math on investing in better mobility. Let’s be clear — it wastes public money to NOT do it. #CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife
Suburban #Sprawl costs 38% more in upfront public costs & 10% more in ongoing costs than compact development, PLUS has only 1/10th the tax revenue per acre, confirms report summarizing 17 studies. Important #citymakingmath via @CityLab & @SmartGrowthUSA: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
VOTE: Who are the Most “Influential”Urbanists, Past & Present? @Planetizen is redoing this event with intention to have a more diverse & inclusive result. Vote for those you support among 200 nominated. I’m in there (votes appreciated) among MANY friends! planetizen.com/features/12431…
The Dutch invest €595 million annually on urban biking, resulting in €19 BILLION saved in public health care costs alone. That’s how smart govts do the math on investing in better mobility. Let’s be clear — it wastes public money to NOT do it. #CityMakingMath HT @modacitylife
If walking costs you $1, we all pay $0.01. If biking costs you $1, we all pay $0.08. If bussing costs you $1, we all pay $1.50. If driving costs you $1, we all pay $9.20. Via @thediscourse study. This isn’t just about choice. It’s about who pays for your choice. #citymakingmath
“Is it any wonder that planning has failed to curb suburban sprawl, when the very kinds of land-use that it is trying to curb are subsidized & offered at discount prices, while the kinds it is trying to encourage are overpriced?” — @PamelaBlais #PerverseSubsidies #CityMakingMath
@BrentToderian Probably not unusual for your followers, but most days I watch people bike down Adanac St in Van and it gives me hope that more small changes (in this case making a slow street) can snowball into more joyous, human scaled neighbourhoods
That’s some great #CityMakingMath!
“While Mayor, I was often asked ‘how have you been able to afford this in #Copenhagen?’ I’d reply, ‘how have you been able to NOT afford it? 25 years ago we were a few days away from going bankrupt. So the city invested in the cheapest infrastructure — bycycling.” — @mortenkabell
What’s the full cost of this 5 km #Vancouver commute? Driving costs society $2.78. Riding the bus costs society 38¢. Biking SAVES society 75¢. Walking SAVES society $1.08. So who’s REALLY paying their way? #CityMakingMath Via @thediscourse HT @grescoe thediscourse.ca/scarborough/fu…
“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath fastcompany.com/3062989/50-rea…
“The truth about a city’s aspirations isn’t found in its vision. It’s found in its budget.” — @BrentToderian #CityMakingMath
Significant cuts coming to an already stretched city planning and building permits department. This chart compares how much Winnipeg spends on planning compared to other cities. (WINN - the smallest bar) Winnipeg has about 20 planners, Edmonton has 150. winnipegfreepress.com/local/planning…
This is VERY significant — Not just more incentives for choosing bikes for transportation, but the important recognition that bikes are business tools, with corresponding tax rebates. Compare to the perverse driving subsidies & incentives your country likely has. #CityMakingMath
On January 1st, 2020, the tax laws in the Netherlands will change to reward cycle commuters financially: 🚲€0.19/km reimbursement for business travel 🚲Interest-free loan towards (e-)bike purchase 🚲Option to lease a bicycle from an employer Learn more: 3pm.nu/bijtellingsreg…
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Now THAT’S some #CityMakingMath!
“The case for investment is clear. The Dept for Transport states that investment in cycling & walking brings benefits of £5.50 for every £1 invested (which is far higher than many large road & rail schemes, which typically score £1.50 to £2 for every £1).” thetimes.co.uk/article/to-cut…
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