The media outlet ‘Time Out’ made a big splash when it announced that certain Canadian streets were ranked ‘coolest in the world.’ But are they really?
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The term stroad is portmanteau of street and road. Stroads try to be both a thoroughfare for vehicles, and a place for people. Typically they fail at both, and the result is unpleasant for everyone.
A pioneering study has identified how public spaces are emotionally affected by gender.
Developers love the cul-de-sac, but for the rest of us it’s one of the least practical and efficient ways to design streets.
The post-pandemic recovery presents an opportunity for creating accessible environments.
Designing urban neighbourhoods with connected streets supports walking and cycling. However, street-network sprawl is increasing globally due to urban growth via the suburbs and gated communities.
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Profesor de Geografía, Universitat de Lleida
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Profesora de Sistemas de Información Geográfica y Cartografía, Universitat de Lleida
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Associate professor, Urban Planning, UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
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Lecturer in Sustainability and Urban Planning, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer in Urban Planning, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
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PhD Student, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University
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Associate professor, Health and Social Policy and the School of Environment, McGill University
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Graduate Research Assistant, Gerontology, Simon Fraser University
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Associate professor, Gerontology Department, Simon Fraser University
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PhD candidate, Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)
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Professeure agrégée en design de l'environnement, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
