Many, many moons ago, during the breezy period right out of schooling when I lived in Southern Louisiana, I had to evacuate from a hurricane or two. (“Breezy” takes on a new meaning.) Though I was indeed a New Orleans resident during the most ill-fated of hurricanes in anyone’s recent memory—Katrina—I coincidentally was out of ...Read more... The post Contraflow: a forced one-way street can promote safety or confusion. Context is key. appeared first on American Dirt..| American Dirt.
October 9, 2025 — Starting Friday, October 10, the following downtown streets will be milled and resurfaced: Both streets will remain open during paving operations but will be restricted in [...]Read More... from Niles Avenue and Jefferson Boulevard Paving Begins Friday| South Bend, Indiana
Boulevard Saint-Germain is one of the most iconic streets in Paris, crossing the 5th, 6th, and 7th arrondissements of the city. Its history is rich, reflecting the cultural, artistic, and intellectual movements that have flourished in the area over the... Boulevard Saint Germain: an Elegant Street on the Left Bank of Paris on Culture Travel| Culture Travel
Rue du Bac is a historic street located in the heart of the Left Bank of Paris, specifically in the 7th arrondissement. The street runs from the Seine River, near the iconic Musée d’Orsay, and stretches southeast towards the Boulevard... What to Do Along Rue du Bac in Paris 7ème on Culture Travel| Culture Travel
Rue de Sèvres is a historic street mostly associated with the 7th arrondissement of Paris, known for its unique blend of residential, commercial, and cultural significance. This street stretches approximately 1.3 kilometers and runs through the heart of the elegant... What to Do on Rue de Sevres in Paris on Culture Travel| Culture Travel
It’s hard to find an old single-screen move theater that’s thriving, even in affluent urban areas. When it comes to those walkable, revitalizing main street districts—where people collectively demonstrate their affection for old architecture by refurbishing and repurposing old buildings for niche businesses—the vintage movie theaters from the Golden Age of Cinema should ride the ...Read more... The post Rural single-screen: how does the Clayton Theatre in Dagsboro, Delaware survive ...| American Dirt.
In 2016, the City of Minneapolis adopted its first Complete Streets Policy. Between the approval of that initial version and the most recent update in 2021, the city also passed its Vision Zero Action Plan, 2040 Plan and Transportation Action Plan, all of which set ambitious goals for reducing car dependency and making our city safer and more accessible to people who use other modes of transportation. Despite this, there have been many obstacles to actually implementing these policies, with l...| Streets.mn
Crossing the Occoquan River from Prince William County to southern Fairfax County in Northern Virginia doesn’t yield a lot of surprises. Regardless of the county, it’s all suburbia, albeit a lot less dense and urbanized than Arlington County or other parts of Fairfax that are closer to Alexandria and, of course, Washington DC. But, while ...Read more... The post White-on-blue directional signs: they might be everywhere, but are they a gold standard? appeared first on American Dirt..| American Dirt.
This is a slight subject—or, rather, two subjects—which I am somewhat forcibly conflating. But it’s not an unfamiliar topic for this blog, and I keep coming back to it because it’s so rich with semantic potential: specifically, it’s the organization and branding of public restrooms. The only major reason this cluster of photos gets bunched ...Read more... The post Williamsburg restrooms: how the colonists did—and still do—their business. appeared first on American Dirt..| American Dirt.
Last Sunday was Father’s Day here in Melbourne. We had lunch at a restaurant in Lygon Street, Brunswick East. Then I saw these murals while walking to the car. Outside an Italian Restaurant A Japan…| Wandering Teresa
Brian Mitchell writes this as a resident of The Wedge near LynLake, and as a volunteer for Move Minnesota’s Minneapolis volunteer team and the Livable Lyndale campaign. These thoughts are his own and not made on behalf of either group. On August 14, Hennepin County released their final plan concept for the Lyndale Avenue South reconstruction project (though they are looking for more feedback). This plan was released months late after the comment period closed last fall, following the releas...| Streets.mn
If you’re inclined to dismiss the term “modal filter” as esoteric civil engineering technical jargon, hear me out: This is one of the most important pieces of urban infrastructure in a planner’s toolbox. When used correctly, modal filters allow communities to build a transportation system that’s better for all users. Whether you’re biking, walking, or yes— even driving — you should want more modal filters. What is a modal filter? The term “modal filter” refers to infrastru...| Streets.mn
Editor’s Note: This is the third in an ongoing series of articles touching on aspects of the City of Minneapolis’ planned reconstruction of 35th and 36th streets in South Minneapolis. We encourage residents and users of these streets to weigh in with city officials. When it comes to streets, the devil’s always in the details. As the City of Minneapolis plans its full reconstruction of 35th and 36th streets, one of the more under-the-radar policy considerations bearing on the project i...| Streets.mn
We’re hoping to blow your minds a little with this post and as you read through, the little voice in your brain is the cognitive dissonance of motonormativity pulling at your synapses. Moto-w…| City Infinity
Toronto's first one-way street was Leader Lane, regulated by By-Law No. 4108 on July 2, 1901, due to its narrowness. Originally named Berczy Street, it reflects early traffic regulation efforts amid an increasing vehicle presence. Subsequent decades saw various streets transformed into one-way routes, influencing Toronto's traffic management.| Scenes From Toronto
Although we need to earn a living, there are sometimes opportunities that arise that will either help exercise our brains or they’ll be a bit of fun, but which aren’t about raising an invoice. One such opportunity was NLA’s Reimagine London competition which we entered a few months ago. Sadly, our project didn’t make the…Read more Reimagine Rotherhithe| City Infinity
The parkland west of Glover Park includes a former right of way, intended as a recreational drive, that nearly became a highway. In 1924 Glover gave the newly instituted National Capital Parks Commission seventy-seven acres in the valley of Foundry Branch, called the Glover Parkway and Children’s Playground; which, with the addition of twenty-eight … The post Glover-Archbold Parkway appeared first on Glover Park History.| Glover Park History
Street busking musicians are more help than nuisance to the police. It takes just one police constable to yank a few cords, cancel expression and remove vitality. Karnataka police recently prevented musician Ed Sheeran from busking on Bengaluru’s Church street. This incident is a reflection on how what is legal may not be legitimate, and […] The post What Else is a Street For, If Not to Perform appeared first on Spontaneous Order.| Spontaneous Order
This is the third article in a series explaining the origins and histories of “Old”-named streets in Toronto. Here is Part I and Part II. You will find an interactive map of the title image here. Old Kingston Road Year rerouted: 1922 Kingston Road once followed a “tortuous” route into the Highland Creek valley, also … Continue reading Even More “Old” Streets of Toronto→| Scenes From Toronto
In the annals of Lost Toronto, Sayer Street is a very colourful chapter. It is an interesting case if one only starts from the fact that the name only existed for about thirty years and no longer lives on in any capacity. It gets even more intriguing when we consider that the current version of the street is about a third in length of its older self at its longest in history. Finally, it is most fascinating when we learn that its modern geography contains very few remnants of its historic cha...| Scenes From Toronto
(and everything in Between) TRAVEL DIARY: LISBON 2 We started early and walked to the train station. Some interesting things to see and smell along the way. Like the protruding car, some souvenirs …| Wandering Teresa
Ocean Drive's successful closure is ending, just as we need more of them around the county. Cities need to step up and help local businesses while keeping people safe by being bolder and more innovative.| Miami Grid
