Transforming public spaces
Cities all around the world are transforming their public spaces. Urb-i has been mapping these changes, with before/after images. They offer a map of all their sites: There are several …
VicRoads offers words not budget
VicRoads have published a video encouraging us to walk or cycle to school: Presumably, they realise the many people are avoiding public transport at the moment, owing to COVID-19. As …
Safety by design
The best way to increase safety, and also useability, for all street users, is by design. A key issue for safety is vehicle speed. In the event of a collision …
Unleash private enterprise
Sometimes State and Local Governments don’t have to spend taxpayer’s money on infrastructure – the best solution is to deliver the appropriate regulation and then get out of the way …
On equity, affordability and fairness
At the Council meeting on 19th May 2020 Streets Alive Yarra asked two questions about the pricing of parking. The questions and responses can be viewed at: Public Questions Question …
We need to decarbonise transport by 2030
Modelling from the 1point5 project in New Zealand shows that we need to decarbonise transport by 2030. To achieve this, Yarra needs to allocate a lot more money from the …
Pop-up café parklets for COVID-19
As COVID-19 restrictions are eased and cafés open up again, plenty of Yarra residents and ratepayers will be keen to get out and enjoy the opportunity. However, the number of …
Yarra Annual Plan Progress Report March
The Local Government Act 1989 requires Councils to have a Council Plan. Yarra also produces an Annual Plan alongside each annual budget, and reports to describe progress. The Council Meeting …
Transport responses to COVID-19
The Conversation reminds us that the liveability of our neighbourhoods has never been more important. One of the noticeable differences in our cities right now is the reduced car traffic …
Public Spaces Are the Hidden Wealth of Cities
The World Bank has published a 453 page report pointing out that public spaces are the hidden wealth of cities. The need for space The report points that while urbanisation …