10
Nov
If we really want to quit buying and lessen the epidemic of loneliness we need to put an end to throwing out the ‘old’ to make way for the new. Let’s switch off the TV, get outside and focus on things more interesting. Read more
Is Buying a Sign of Loneliness in our Cities?
As I write this hundreds of people from across the globe have gathered in Adelaide for the Velo City Global Conference. And to add to the debate we're asking: should private companies and celebrities create change in cycling? Read more
Imagine a world where we really ‘sweat our existing assets’. Imagine if rail station and city centre commuter car parks were rented out at weekends for festivals, concerts and community events. Picture a city where we use what we already have. Read more
24
Apr
In the movies every last and final detail is researched to the last degree – no rock is left unturned. Everything that can be researched is researched. So, do bicycle advocates need to act like Hollywood? Read more
Are we overthinking cycling in Australian cities? Four ideas have emerged: choices, entitlements, instant fixes and navel gazing. Read more
21
Jan
Dharavi is a mixed-use self-contained residential and commercial development with a population in excess of 1 million. It has a real and very genuine sense of community. It's also one of the biggest slums in the world. Read more
The Dynamic Connections Map is a world-first experiment which allows bicycle riders of all abilities to rate streets on how cycle friendly they are and, as a result of data processing, unlock a potential future cycle network. Read more
Streets and public spaces should be for everyone, not just cars. They should address the needs of children, an ageing population, people with disabilities, pedestrians and cyclists. This recent community project in Berlin reimagined the city's parking spaces for social good, with amazing results. Read more