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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · 10d

#Raleigh and the Power of 10 Shaping the City. raleighmag.com/2025/09/powe...

@ppsplacemaking.bsky.social #placemaking #RaleighMagazine

Raleigh Urban Growth: Power of 10 Shaping the City

A look at how Raleigh’s placemaking strategy transforms people-centered urban growth centers into vibrant destinations through 2050.

raleighmag.com

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 13d

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

go.bsky.app

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · 13d

Looking forward to be a panelist for the closing session at the Joint North and South Carolina Planning Conference in Charlotte. #AmericanPlanningAssociation #planning

Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · 28d

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

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Council for Canadian Urbanism @canurbanism.bsky.social · Sep 2

CANU is in it! Check it out!#UrbanistShoutout

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Sep 2

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!

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Sep 1

Absolutely! "Walking paths as everyday infrastructure."

#Parks #publicspace #publicrealm

www.planetizen.com/news/2025/09...

Walking Paths as Everyday Infrastructure

Walking paths are simple yet transformative features in parks that promote health, equity, and community connection, proving that small investments can deliver lasting benefits.

www.planetizen.com

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Aug 31

Exploring new ideas to connect Downtown #Raleigh to Dix Park.
#parks

www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

Gondola ride to Dix Park? Raleigh explores ‘bold’ connection from downtown

“Dix Park is a once in a millennium moment. ... If we spend another 20 years connecting it to downtown, that moment is going to be over.”

www.newsobserver.com

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Aug 30

Portland Backs off Plan to Remove Bike Lane Protection After Public Outcry

www.planetizen.com/news/2025/08...

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.

www.planetizen.com

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 29

“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”…

arstechnica.com

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Aug 30

You never know how your words can inspire others.

richmondbizsense.com/2025/08/29/r...

Richmond is a deal-making city. It’s time to become a plan-making city. (Guest Commentary) - Richmond BizSense

Deal-making cities react to opportunities and chase projects. Plan-making cities create a vision, align their departments and partners, and then execute it with discipline.

richmondbizsense.com

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Aug 22

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.

flip.it

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Aug 22

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?

flip.it

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Aug 13

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.

flip.it

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 10

Here’s more good urbanism accounts to follow:

@modacitylife.com
@volts.wtf
@jasonthorne.bsky.social
@druhfarrell.bsky.social
@ohtheurbanity.bsky.social
@streetfilms.bsky.social
@mitchellsilver.bsky.social
@lucymaloney.bsky.social
@veronicaodavis.bsky.social
@aninehartmann.bsky.social

Share yours.

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Jul 15

Jacksonville Launches First Autonomous Transit Shuttle in the U.S.

www.planetizen.com/news/2025/07...

Jacksonville Launches First Autonomous Transit Shuttle in US

A fleet of 14 fully autonomous vehicles will serve a 3.5-mile downtown Jacksonville route with 12 stops.

www.planetizen.com

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Jul 15

A Virginia Judge issues an order to throw out Charlottesville's newly revised #zoning code. Permitting of new development is now in legal limbo.

www.planetizen.com/news/2025/07...

Charlottesville Temporarily Has No Zoning Code

A judge ordered the Virginia city to throw out its newly revised zoning code, leaving permitting for new development in legal limbo.

www.planetizen.com

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Jul 9

In Good Company: Beating loneliness, building better public spaces

#publicspaces #parks

wamu.org/story/25/07/...

In Good Company: Beating loneliness, building better public spaces

How can reimagining public spaces and neighborhood connect and inspire communities?

wamu.org

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Jul 9

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?

flip.it

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Jul 8

STARTER PACK: Big Champions for Better Cities!

I have a bunch of other starter packs with more variety (check those out to find very deserving accounts to follow), but this one is focussing on some high profile champions with large audiences, for people starting out here or wanting to learn more.

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Digital Chicken @digitalchicken.bsky.social · Jun 30

Design cities for children. Period.
@mitchellsilver.bsky.social
@tomflood.bsky.social
@hildabikes.bsky.social

Cities Aren’t Built for Mothers

And these four urban features prove it

www.architecturaldigest.com

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thank you for the kind words.

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Jul 4

The next chapter begins. mitchelljsilver.com

#planning #parks #placemaking #publicspace

Mitchell J. Silver | Speaker and advisor for urban planning

Mitchell J. Silver | Speaker and advisor for planning, parks, and placemaking

mitchelljsilver.com

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Jun 27

Yes, something close to that.

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Mitchell Silver @mitchellsilver.bsky.social · Jun 27

Today is my last day at McAdams as I retire from full-time practice. I thank the entire McAdams Team for four years of an amazing experience. Thank you for the teamwork. Thank you for the support, and thank you for the memories. "Meaningful experiences through inspired planning and design" - McAdams

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Planetizen @planetizen.bsky.social · Jun 24

Opinion: How to Rebuild the ‘Starter Home’ Market - h/t Greater Greater Washington

Large minimum lot sizes and restrictions on multi-unit housing put an artificial floor under home costs. Is it time to eliminate them?

dlvr.it

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