Open Streets 704

A day of car(e) free streets!

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What better than to support a race that shuts down some streets so we can run on them?

Register for Around the Crown 10K before midnight to get the best possible price.

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"The pandemic has caused a shift... reducing travel, normalizing working from home, and promoting hyperlocal mobility... and has put a renewed focus on bringing more activities outside."

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One thing many people have not missed during the past year is their commute to work. But for others, particularly those who prefer two wheels, a "fake commute" has surfaced as a valuable tool to decompress through the pandemic.

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"Many policymakers around the globe are already beginning to give their urban cores new life with better city planning, the decentralization of services and goods, and new laws that rezone streets to remove cars and make way for pedestrians and cyclists." https://t.co/4HzVrkIbir

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The past year has certainly changed the way we travel. For cyclists and pedestrians, some major infrastructure improvements are being made across the country. https://t.co/AxrvdkksXr

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An important component of the I-77/West Trade Underpass project is to include a mural on the retaining wall on either side of the underpass. Take this survey and rank the concepts in order based on your preference! https://t.co/NBPWqX0s1M

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This winter is even tougher than usual, but local businesses have been showing up and showing out with pandemic-friendly options. Stay safe, stay warm, and support local businesses—like the ones you see at Open Streets 704! https://t.co/C5dnlw01Jb

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How did city streetscapes change for the better this past year? Just look at NYC. #openstreets #openstreets704 https://t.co/3em2n3PZer

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The pandemic has presented unique insight on how to improve our cities going forward — including changes to make cities more inclusive and equal.

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"Street and sidewalk tables won’t just survive the pandemic. They’ll make the city a different place."

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The latest trend in urban-planning circles, the “15-minute city,” might make getting around town by foot or bike much easier post-pandemic. #COVID19 #openstreets https://t.co/YcW0Sm3Svy

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Walking around the city this weekend? Keep an eye out for these new pop-up igloos and greenhouses set up for outdoor dining. #COVID19 https://t.co/3bSuDVKuqx

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We are proud to support the @ATC10K Truist Time Trials! Please join us in running the Truist Time Trials any time between December 6th and December 12th. Pick your timeslot or choose the virtual option and join our team. Register here: https://t.co/G04JGrsOnM

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We are proud to support the Around the Crown 10K's Truist Time Trials! Please join us in running the Truist Time Trials any time between December 6th and December 12th. Pick your timeslot or choose the virtual option and join our team. Register here: https://t.co/G04JGrKpMm

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New York City is now allowing retail stores to set up shop on sidewalks and open streets as part of the new #OpenStorefronts program. #openstreets704

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Transitioning into colder weather is tough every year — but this year during the pandemic may be the hardest yet. Check out these tips on prioritizing your physical and mental health in upcoming months. Hint: get outside and move! https://t.co/GaRAyxQ1Ii

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New York City is now planning to make #OpenStreets and #OpenRestaurants initiatives permanent, year-round programs. Paving the way!

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With outdoor dining continuing through cooler temperatures across the country, restaurants are getting creative with weatherproof solutions. Think heated tables and cozy cabins!

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A new initiative,“Uptown Street Eats” will close North Tryon Street between 5th and 6th streets for outdoor dining, live music, and entertainment. Check it out Friday-Sunday each weekend from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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While 2020 has changed our reality in many ways, walking has proven to a constant and the ideal pandemic activity.

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