Many times the discussion of mobility in cities is limited to public transport leaving behind one of the most important and livable modes of transport: our two feet. In October I was in Vienna at the Walk21 conference, a global gathering that aims to build more livable cities. These are some of the highlights:
Space used per person according to mode of transport https://t.co/0J7pdi2aVE pic.twitter.com/bKRBgh0wV6
— La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 22, 2015
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“Walking is about creating inclusive and vibrant cities.” Maria Vassilakou, Deputy Mayor Vienna #Walk21VIE pic.twitter.com/PPU7yGyIaw — La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 22, 2015
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“The essence of the city is the public space.” Maria Vassilakou #Walk21VIE pic.twitter.com/QgkVhu6bBa
— La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 22, 2015
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“A smart city should encourage, enable and empower citizens that reclaim public space” Vassilakou #Walk21VIE pic.twitter.com/aR74DaL8bj — La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 22, 2015
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“If you want to redesign public space you have to do it in a participatory way” Maria Vassilakou #Walk21VIE pic.twitter.com/mfBT8xSXGG
— La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 22, 2015
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“We need to create a new synergy between transport and place” Ulrik Nielsen #Walk21VIE pic.twitter.com/71kihMfnrs — La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 22, 2015
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“New York allocated space for pedestrians and city life” Ulrik Nielsen #Walk21VIE pic.twitter.com/0Rvp1BYYTs
— La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 22, 2015
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Three key steps for a better city. #Walk21VIE pic.twitter.com/eTFKH7d4ac — La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 22, 2015
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Measure / Test / Redefine. Creating new space in San Francisco #Walk21VIE pic.twitter.com/twP6Fu4v9x
— La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 22, 2015
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‘When you are walking you are talking your entire culture with you’ H. Knoflacher #walk21vie — La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 20, 2015
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Pedestrian traffic should be lifted to a higher level. #walk21vie pic.twitter.com/CVZwIjN7ys
— La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 20, 2015
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“It’s important to have the vision but it’s also important to have the courage” Tjaša Ficko, Ljubljana #Walk21VIE pic.twitter.com/njeRGwrHv0 — La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 22, 2015
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‘Making change is never easy’ Results of new bike-path and pedestrian space in Reykjavik #Walk21VIE pic.twitter.com/eL1rdAfxJP
— La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 20, 2015
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‘What was good for cyclists and pedestrians turned out to be good for business.’ #walk21vie pic.twitter.com/PUqcruamGd — La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 20, 2015
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“Cebras por la Vida has given citizens the opportunity to transform their city and come together” @thehappycity
— German Sarmiento (@miBLOGota) octubre 20, 2015
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A happy city builds a strong positive relationship in communities @thehappycity #Walk21VIE pic.twitter.com/I0N0muJLve
— La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 20, 2015
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‘When you reclaim the street you are building social relationships’ @thehappycity #Walk21VIE pic.twitter.com/4UhW95bXuH
— La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 20, 2015
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‘When we meet in the streets we change ourselves’ @thehappycity #Walk21VIE pic.twitter.com/dVksHqC2Q2
— La Ciudad Verde (@LaCiudadVerde) octubre 20, 2015
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Walking Vienna
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