Our memory is very short, so we quickly lose perspective of what was, and take the new as the natural order of things, as though it always was, but there is nothing normal about it. This article relates to the environment but it can be applied to our culture and seen in politics.
Tag Archives: urban renewal
Section 9.2 Urban Density is Good for Us All
Urban sprawl has many costs but in Australian cities, it is still the norm, so we tend not to think about the alternatives.
Step away from the car
Modern cities require a mix of transport: walking, cycling, light rail, bus and car. More recently micromobility has been added to the mix with the introduction of scooters and other electric gadgets. It is time to step away from the car.
Dutch style intersections: protecting cyclists
Safe cycling is the product of good intersection design. Why Dutch style intersections are superior to the current design in the ACT.
Molonglo Valley: getting it right first time round
The Molonglo Valley is currently under construction and the cycling infrastructure is poor. If we wait until a suburb is finished then the problem will be with us for decades. This is what is happening now in the Molonglo Valley estate development.
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