Nexus Planning Services
@nexusplanning.bsky.social
Better Planning | Advancing Communities www.nexusplanningservices.com
Reposted by Nexus Planning Services
“We can’t all be expected to bike.”
Fair. But that’s not the point.
“Not everyone can or wants to bike. But some people can & do—and they deserve a safe, efficient, affordable way to move through the city. It’s about freedom of choice.”
This & other useful comebacks, in @momentummag.bsky.social.
Fair. But that’s not the point.
“Not everyone can or wants to bike. But some people can & do—and they deserve a safe, efficient, affordable way to move through the city. It’s about freedom of choice.”
This & other useful comebacks, in @momentummag.bsky.social.
Your Comeback Guide to all the Anti-Cycling Arguments You’ll Hear This Year
Anti-bike arguments aren’t just frustrating—they’re outdated, inaccurate, and often repeated without a shred of evidence.
momentummag.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
“We can’t all be expected to bike.”
Fair. But that’s not the point.
“Not everyone can or wants to bike. But some people can & do—and they deserve a safe, efficient, affordable way to move through the city. It’s about freedom of choice.”
This & other useful comebacks, in @momentummag.bsky.social.
Fair. But that’s not the point.
“Not everyone can or wants to bike. But some people can & do—and they deserve a safe, efficient, affordable way to move through the city. It’s about freedom of choice.”
This & other useful comebacks, in @momentummag.bsky.social.
Reposted by Nexus Planning Services
"Not TV or illegal drugs but the automobile has been the chief destroyer of...communities." ― Jane Jacobs
November 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM
"Not TV or illegal drugs but the automobile has been the chief destroyer of...communities." ― Jane Jacobs
Reposted by Nexus Planning Services
“Air pollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes.”
Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life.
Common sense.
Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life.
Common sense.
Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
Paris said au revoir to cars. Air pollution maps reveal a dramatic change.
Air pollution fell substantially as the city restricted car traffic and made way for parks and bike lanes.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 AM
“Air pollution fell substantially as Paris restricted car traffic and made way for parks, people-streets and bike-lanes.”
Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life.
Common sense.
Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
Better for the climate, better for health, better for livability and quality of life.
Common sense.
Such a no-brainer, it’s remarkable that more cities HAVEN’T done the same.
Last week, our Planning Technician, Anthony Maucione wrote up a little bit about climate planning and resiliency and how we must adapt. Read more on our blog! www.nexusplanningservices.com/blog/climate...
climate resiliency — Nexus Planning Services
It affects us all.
www.nexusplanningservices.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Last week, our Planning Technician, Anthony Maucione wrote up a little bit about climate planning and resiliency and how we must adapt. Read more on our blog! www.nexusplanningservices.com/blog/climate...
In celebration of our 5th birthday, we're sharing 5 themes we've noticed in the urban & planning industry. Planning Technician Ciara Riordan provides insight into incorporating inclusivity & equity into our everyday work. Head to our blog to read more! www.nexusplanningservices.com/blog/inclusi...
Inclusive Planning — Nexus Planning Services
It starts with us.
www.nexusplanningservices.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
In celebration of our 5th birthday, we're sharing 5 themes we've noticed in the urban & planning industry. Planning Technician Ciara Riordan provides insight into incorporating inclusivity & equity into our everyday work. Head to our blog to read more! www.nexusplanningservices.com/blog/inclusi...
Reposted by Nexus Planning Services
When it comes to road deaths, we often put the onus on people doing the dying rather than people doing the killing.
In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.
8 walking and biking safety tips that just might save your life
In 2024, 7,100 pedestrians were killed on the road, and in recent years, more than 1,000 cyclists have been hit and killed annually. Safety experts explain how bikers and walkers can stay safe.
n.pr
September 28, 2025 at 8:33 AM
When it comes to road deaths, we often put the onus on people doing the dying rather than people doing the killing.
Reposted by Nexus Planning Services
Folks often think that sales tax can make up for unproductive land use. However, our friends at Urban3 have found that unproductive developments like big box stores and shopping centers are still no match for mixed-use buildings and traditional downtowns, even counting sales tax.
September 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Folks often think that sales tax can make up for unproductive land use. However, our friends at Urban3 have found that unproductive developments like big box stores and shopping centers are still no match for mixed-use buildings and traditional downtowns, even counting sales tax.
Reposted by Nexus Planning Services
Learn about the National Zoning Atlas and how to use it to remove bad laws (like minimum parking mandates).
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4SKW...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4SKW...
September 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Learn about the National Zoning Atlas and how to use it to remove bad laws (like minimum parking mandates).
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4SKW...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=4SKW...
Reposted by Nexus Planning Services
Rule 72: Create Pedestrian Zones Properly
85–95% of ~200 U.S. main streets closed failed due to poor pedestrian zone planning. Create these zones gradually, as needed, guided by proven models, best practices, & community input.
Walkable City Rules www.amazon.com/Walkable-Cit...
85–95% of ~200 U.S. main streets closed failed due to poor pedestrian zone planning. Create these zones gradually, as needed, guided by proven models, best practices, & community input.
Walkable City Rules www.amazon.com/Walkable-Cit...
August 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Rule 72: Create Pedestrian Zones Properly
85–95% of ~200 U.S. main streets closed failed due to poor pedestrian zone planning. Create these zones gradually, as needed, guided by proven models, best practices, & community input.
Walkable City Rules www.amazon.com/Walkable-Cit...
85–95% of ~200 U.S. main streets closed failed due to poor pedestrian zone planning. Create these zones gradually, as needed, guided by proven models, best practices, & community input.
Walkable City Rules www.amazon.com/Walkable-Cit...
Reposted by Nexus Planning Services
On Monday, August 4, Denver, Colorado became the next city in the U.S. to eliminate parking minimums! Getting rid of parking minimums will make it easier to build new houses and businesses, and encourage active transportation.
Read the full story here: buff.ly/e37FTWj
Read the full story here: buff.ly/e37FTWj
August 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
On Monday, August 4, Denver, Colorado became the next city in the U.S. to eliminate parking minimums! Getting rid of parking minimums will make it easier to build new houses and businesses, and encourage active transportation.
Read the full story here: buff.ly/e37FTWj
Read the full story here: buff.ly/e37FTWj
Our newest team member joins us with a diverse career background in private, public, &nonprofit sectors & is currently in Eastern Washington University's Urban & Regional Planning Program. Her direction & wisdom will help us support and advance cities, making them safe & sustainable for all.
April 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Our newest team member joins us with a diverse career background in private, public, &nonprofit sectors & is currently in Eastern Washington University's Urban & Regional Planning Program. Her direction & wisdom will help us support and advance cities, making them safe & sustainable for all.
Nexus is proud to sponsor the American Planning Association's Washington chapter reception 5-7pm Sun, 3/30 @ West Saloon & Kitchen during this year's National Planning Conference 🎉Looking forward to meeting up w/Denver-bound planners from the Evergreen State! #NPC25
March 28, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Nexus is proud to sponsor the American Planning Association's Washington chapter reception 5-7pm Sun, 3/30 @ West Saloon & Kitchen during this year's National Planning Conference 🎉Looking forward to meeting up w/Denver-bound planners from the Evergreen State! #NPC25
❤️ Austin
February 23, 2025 at 5:01 AM
❤️ Austin
Happy Valentines Day!
February 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Happy Valentines Day!
RIP Donald Shoup
Donald Shoup, FAICP
Donald Shoup, FAICP, received the 2015 National Planning Excellence Award for a Planning Pioneer.
www.planning.org
February 9, 2025 at 1:47 AM
RIP Donald Shoup