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Eliza Harris Juliano

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Mostly Urbanism. From the east coast. Planner at Kimley-Horn in Orlando. Views are my own. http://myurbangeneration.wordpress.com

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Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Nov 17

I’m just here for bikes and zoning reform.

Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · 22d

Day 3 of #WeekWithoutDriving! This pretty normal day for me, would be nearly impossible for many Americans because of how we build our communities. For others driving isn’t an option no matter how poor the conditions. We can do better!

@americawalks.bsky.social #bikewalkcfl

Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Jun 14

It’s comparatively easy for a car driver to make up time lost after a signal. Not so much for people walking and biking. Make signals shorter or get rid of them.

Based on a few days of walking #Providence (and watching behavior), I think the city could do with fewer.

#CNU33 #urbanism #bikewalk

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Patrick Siegman @siegman.biz · Jun 14

Slender streets can save many lives. To get them, buy better fire engines…
opticosdesign.com/blog/if-you-...

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Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Jun 12

Suitable to have a beautiful venue for the Art of the #NewUrbanism book launch at #cnu33

Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Jun 12

There are 10 traffic deaths for every fire death. Have a policy that whenever your city replaces a fire response vehicle, buy one that can navigate smaller streets. ~ @siegman.biz #cnu33

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Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Feb 23

Any idea of the mechanism for this? I’m for congestion charging but I would anticipate it might increase speeding if there’s less blockage. Perhaps a decrease in frustration moves?

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Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Feb 23

I guess they ran out of “Sidewalk Closed” signs. 😆. Hopefully they pour it quick so we can get back to LOS! #walk #pedestrian

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Dec 18

“…disabled people are actually less likely to drive than nondisabled people and more likely to get around by walking and rolling and taking transit. Car-heavy cities are also disproportionately dangerous for disabled folks…”

@nondriver.bsky.social in @motherjones.com #Accessibility

Do car-free zones hurt disabled people? We asked experts.

City planners and advocates are seeing "accessibility used as a political football."

www.motherjones.com

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Tom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · Dec 8

Priorities.

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Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Nov 27

Here is the author if you want to give a follow: @futureofwhere.bsky.social

Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Nov 27

@clmarohn.bsky.social talks about how local govts should ensure older people can turn their existing bedrooms into a duplex or add an ADU just by renovating so that these spaces can be well used and maybe older people don't have to move out to downsize. #IncrementalUrbanism #strongtowns

Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Nov 27

The article highlights taxes and mortgage rates as a barrier to older people moving. Another barrier is how far they would have to move because of residential segregation. It's bad enough to have to move houses but to also have to move to a diff neighborhood or maybe even a diff town is a big burden

Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Nov 27

This highlights the need for #ZoningReform, multi-gen neighborhoods, and probably also some #KonMari. When we limit density and prohibit du/tri/multiplexes/ADUs, the market maximizes profits with bigger housing instead housing for more families.

futureofwhere.substack.com/p/a-shortage...

A Shortage Of Housing And A Glut Of Bedrooms

We complain constantly about a lack of affordable housing. But there are 137 million spare bedrooms in the United States. We should make at least a few of them available for their intended purpose.

futureofwhere.substack.com

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Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Nov 26

I used to think people smiled at me because it was novel to see someone #bikikg in a skirt. But people have been smiling at me all day and I’m wearing pants.

I guess people just like bikes.

#orlando

Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Nov 22

Just ported my tweets over with @blueark.app. As a data hoarder, this is my happy place.

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Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Nov 19

A pro-community culture is as least important as better regulations. How do we restore a culture that says yes to neighbors, yes to proximity, yes to child-friendly spaces, yes to diversity of options, yes to long-term benefits?

Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Nov 19

Small businesses need small spaces to do business.

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Ron Davis @ronpdavis.bsky.social · Nov 18

Damn right

West Seattle Bike Blog @westseattlebikeblg.bsky.social · Nov 17

When you have young kids, your urbanist critical eye gets cranked to 11.

No curb ramp? Infrequent, unreliable bus service? Sidewalks covered in debris? Not enough street lighting at night? Stupid, dumb, little red flags so you can beg to cross the street? All of it becomes intolerable.

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Mallory Baches @mallorybaches.bsky.social · Nov 17

Brava! Fellow woman urbanist here, and I might suggest including my friends:
@knightengale.bsky.social
@daniellearigoni.bsky.social
@jzimbabwe.bsky.social
@myurbangen.bsky.social

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Elle @biknmusicmama.bsky.social · Nov 17

Today is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one to #trafficviolence, Families for Safe Streets offer resources for healing and advocacy to save lives.

Families for Safe Streets @familiesforsafestreets.org · Jul 5

Have you lost a loved one in a crash?

You are not alone.

Families for Safe Streets confronts the epidemic of traffic violence by advocating for lifesaving changes and providing support to those who have been impacted by crashes.

Please reach out to us.

Get Involved — Families for Safe Streets

www.familiesforsafestreets.org

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Victor Dover @victordover.bsky.social · Nov 17

On Nov 8th, the Dover-Kohl design for Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach was recognized by the Urban Guild with its Award for Design Excellence. Clematis Street was reimagined in collaboration with landscape architects & engineers from Kimley-Horn.

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Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Nov 17

I’m just here for bikes and zoning reform.

Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Nov 22

Current status:
"Keep doing what you can to build @StrongTowns"

#LocalFirst

Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Nov 22

"A basic 4-stop elevator costs about $158,000 in NYC, compared with about $36,000 in Switzerland."
#WhyWeCantHaveNiceThings #YIMBY
@EricBoehm87 @MightyHeaton @OrlandoYIMBY

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/08/opinion/elevator-construction-regulation-labor-immigration.html

nytimes.com

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Eliza Harris Juliano @myurbangen.bsky.social · Nov 22

I don’t wanna jinx it, but it’s not hot. 🚲 #bikewalk #Florida