WalkDVRC

A quest to rezone Des Voeux Road Central to a pedestrian and tram precinct, a public space "for the people"

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

Walk DVRC Newsletter 28 April 2021 - https://t.co/1605jCWbPt

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

🚧 The myths about railings 🚧
Should the railings stay or leave?
Read More
1. Safety railings could be stripped from UK roads - https://t.co/UrW5ASJ7JA
2. Railing over railings - Walk DVRC - https://t.co/F8icEWWT8D

#railings #sidewalks #Walkinhk #walkablecity

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

What if you can go to work in 15 minutes by walk or bike?
Paris’s mayor has a dream of ‘the 15-minute city’ - https://t.co/QgVCjF8LNO
Image Source: Paris en Commun

#15minutecity #Paris #neighborhood #airpollution #congestions

[Gehl @citiesforpeople]

Oakland’s #slowstreets programme has opened up access to public space, within walking distance, for 12% of residences for the first time. In this blog, we look at the programme and how it’s contributing to a more equitable place #citiesforpeople #softcity https://t.co/TDfoYaiMr5

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

Our Board Chair Markus Shaw, CEO Jennifer Walker Frisinger and Steering Committee Member YY Pong were interviewed by @zolimacitymag. They tell the story of how Walk DVRC strives to make the city more walkable and pleasant for Hong Kong citizens. #walkability

[Zolima CityMag @zolimacitymag]

In the Midst of a Pandemic, Walk DVRC Wants to Give Hongkongers More Space https://t.co/4M5TRRMkZo

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

10 Fun Facts about Des Voeux Road Central (DVRC) is back. There are lots more hidden facts to be investigated along the road. Here are 10 more.
Full Article 👉 https://t.co/E0Wd6vDSzH
#FunFacts #DiscoverDVRC #HiddenFacts #DesVoeuxRoadCentral

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

An urban planner and architect Meli Harvey thought it would be useful to analyze how difficult social distancing might be on any given section of New York.
Mapping the sidewalks of new york city for social distancing: https://t.co/7kVe4vpBxJ
#NewYork #SocialDistance #Walkability

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

The Coronavirus is making people understand the importance of urban spaces when facing an unexpected situation. It’s time to think about how to reshape our urban environment for the health and wellbeing of the Hong Kong community. Read More: https://t.co/kbI09C2ffk
#PublicSpace

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

"Cities under lockdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus are making more room on their streets for pedestrians."
Full Article: https://t.co/fAsTmsmTPf

#Coronavirus #SocialDistance #WalkDVRC #Walkability #Pedestrian #PublicSpace #Carfree

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

An image that helps you to visualise what cities would look like without cars.
Do you really need a car? https://t.co/VrwPfgPUn7

Image Source: International Sustainable Solutions
#GiveUpYourCar #Walking #FootLoose #FumeFree #Walkability #Pedestrian #Liviability

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

According to our Public Health research, many people don’t realise how polluted the air actually is along the road and pollution levels from traffic along DVRC can be dangerous to one’s health. Read More: https://t.co/giZ5YVZt0E
#PublicHealth #AirPollution #Traffic

[Bloomberg CityLab @CityLab]

Research shows nearly 1 in 5 childhood asthma cases were caused by traffic-related air pollution. #citylabarchive https://t.co/36dkSzUCQ8

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

Let's see how others make use of the space for programming and activities that everyone could enjoy. Full Article: https://t.co/gihOgmcUHG
#street #publicspace #coummunityevent #WalkDVRC #DesVoeuxRoadCentral #Walkability #Pedestrian #PublicSpace #Liviability #Carfree

[Bloomberg CityLab @CityLab]

Vienna isn't alone in offering a diverse menu of sweeteners to entice people away from their cars. https://t.co/A2f7p8KlK7

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

Walk DVRC commissioned Social Policy Research (SPR) to undertake research on walkability and public health from 19 to 31 October 2019. Here are the Key Findings. Full Report: https://t.co/KKYU47JgvP
#PublicHealth #Walkability #Research

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

"Central needs a new plan that addresses the relationship between pedestrian movement, pedestrian connectivity, vehicle penetration and the volume of through traffic." Full Article: https://t.co/D34ED7SISf

#Central #HKCBD #Walkability #Liviability

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

Kung Hei Fat Choy! Wishing you good fortune in the Year of the Rat.
#LunarNewYear #WalkDVRC #DesVoeuxRoadCentral #Walkability #Pedestrian #PublicSpace #Liviability #Carfree

[WalkDVRC @walkdvrc]

Thanks to everyone who participated in the very informative Forum for a New Central, co-hosted by Colliers International HK and Walk DVRC. Here’s the Forum wrap-up: https://t.co/Yi9H1Eizj1 #BIDs #BIZs #Coummunity #Central #Walkability #Pedestrianisation #Placemaking

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

Looking for great urbanist voices to follow on twitter? Here’s a strong list from @berkie1 on @Medium (thanks for including me), including many friends. Please share & follow — we’re all in this together on #TeamUrbanism! Also check out #UrbanistShoutOut. https://t.co/Q1BqZLx7OB

[Donald Shoup @DonaldShoup]

How will we ever get people out of cars? https://t.co/UBhGpwPIUO