“The new city can be totally different and much better in very simple ways. It’s a matter of design—of political decision.” – Enrique Peñalosa
City Atlas speaks with Enrique Peñalosa, urban strategist & former Bogotá mayor, about the importance of quality pedestrian space and public transit.
In this video, Peñalosa traces how cities became more car-friendly than people-friendly, and how we can re-prioritize road space for people.
Like the original New Deal, the Green New Deal is extremely wide-ranging. It addresses agriculture, energy, transportation, economic security, the environment, and the entire social sphere besides.
Chinatown was hurt during Hurricane Sandy, with many non-English speaking elderly stranded in high rises without water, lights, heat, or elevators. What future plans for the historic neighborhood are best, as projections for sea level rise increase?