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Mitchell Silver
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Urban planner, speaker, placemaker and professor of practice. Former NYC Parks Commissioner, Raleigh Chief Planning Officer and AICP & APA President. Passionate about people, planning, parks & public space.
6 Streets Getting Pedestrian Makeovers in 2026 www.planetizen.com/news/2026/01...
6 Streets Getting Pedestrian Makeovers in 2026
These U.S. cities are reducing or removing car traffic to make major streets more people-friendly.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:04 PM
NYC’s Prospect Park is Getting a $68 Million ‘Bluebelt’
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NYC’s Prospect Park is Getting a $68 Million ‘Bluebelt’
The city plans to upgrade the park’s drainage infrastructure to channel more stormwater into its lake and other drainage ponds and reduce flooding risk.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Utah unveils ambitious 3,100-mile #bike network.

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Utah Unveils 'Ambitious' 3,100-mile Bike Network
The complete network would put a paved bike trail within one mile of 95% of Utah residents.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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ICYMI, this STARTER PACK is my team-up with celebrated climate scientist @katharinehayhoe.com, and it’s full of people & organizations that specifically embrace the overlap between better cities and climate action! Please follow them, and help spread the pack around! #ClimateAction #UrbanistShoutOut
November 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
In Missouri, Oklahoma, Colorado and Beyond, a Surprising new Housing Model is Making #Gentrification Pay Back www.planetizen.com/news/2025/10...
In Missouri, Oklahoma, Colorado and Beyond, a Surprising new Housing Model is Making Gentrification Pay Back
Each Mixed-Income Neighborhood Trust focuses on preventing displacement and capturing the benefits of rising property values for neighborhood residents.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Correction. I don't think the session was recorded. I shared the link to Civic Commons.
October 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I don't there is a link, but you should follow Reimagining the Civic Commons. They do amazing work. civiccommons.us
Reimagining the Civic Commons
Reimagining the Civic Commons is a national initiative to foster engagement, equity, and environmental and economic sustainability through public space.
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October 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Parks and public spaces are our outdoor living rooms and we need more benches, not less.

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The Slow Death of the New York City Public Bench
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October 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
11 Beautiful, Flourishing Downtowns Brought Back To Life After Being Ruined By Freeways

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11 Beautiful, Flourishing Downtowns Brought Back To Life After Being Ruined By Freeways - Islands
Cities like Boston, Seoul, and Paris have torn down freeways, which revitalized neighborhoods and led to economic growth, lower crime, and better health.
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October 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Enjoyed my time at @civiccommonsus.bsky.social in #Cincinnati for Civic Commons Studio #10. Local Power, Lasting Impcact. I had the privilege moderating a Q&A with Mayor Atfab Pureval. Impressive leader. Photo credit - Jason Su.
October 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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NEW STARTER PACK! This time I’m hoping to encourage and support global urbanists from OUTSIDE North America here on Bluesky, so hopefully this will help! Who’ve I missed? Just joined? Let me know! I’ll keep updating, so please keep checking & sharing this pack! And let’s try using #GlobalUrbanists.
Urbanists OUTSIDE North America Worth Following!
Join the conversation
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September 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Looking forward to be a panelist for the closing session at the Joint North and South Carolina Planning Conference in Charlotte. #AmericanPlanningAssociation #planning
September 29, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Great race for a great cause. Ran my first 5K in 5 years. Sola 5K Run for ALS. Over $150k was raised. Placed 3rd for my age group. Joyful event in honor of the former owner of Sola Coffee who passed away battling ALS. @solacoffee #Raleigh
September 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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CANU is in it! Check it out!#UrbanistShoutout
MY FIRST OG STARTER PACK on cities, urbanism and better city-building! Some excellent folks have joined since I first filled this one up, but everyone here is still worth following & have been part of growing the community here on @bsky.app! Please check it out & share with your audiences. Thanks!
September 2, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Portland Backs off Plan to Remove Bike Lane Protection After Public Outcry

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Portland Backs off Plan to Remove Bike Lane Protection After Public Outcry
The city planned to remove a series of concrete planters that prevent cars from entering bike lanes despite their popularity with pedestrians and safety advocates.
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August 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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“Scientists Are Flocking to Bluesky. Academics once loved Twitter—but in the age of X they’ve abandoned it in droves.” Via @wired.com

Urbanists too.

Check out #UrbanistShoutOut.
Bluesky now platform of choice for science community
It’s not just you. Survey says: “Twitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky”…
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August 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
One-Way Streets Have Worse Crashes, Higher Crime and Lower Property Values — Why do we Still Use Them?

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One-Way Streets Have Worse Crashes, Higher Crime and Lower Property Values — Why do we Still Use Them?
How reverting one-way streets to two-way can boost both safety and economic development.
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August 22, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Struggling Downtowns Are Looking to Lure New Crowds

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Struggling Downtowns Are Looking to Lure New Crowds
Traditional business districts in cities like Chicago and Portland are still waiting for office workers to return. Can younger residents and families fill the gap?
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August 22, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The Best Complete Streets Policies in the US, Ranked

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The Best Complete Streets Policies in the US, Ranked
San Antonio and Nashville top the list, with most large cities not making an appearance in the top 40.
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August 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM