Many think that a continual police presence is necessary for safety. But good site design is a better route to safety than more policing.
Some may think that building new town centers away from existing development is a form of urbanism. But at best these “urban theme parks” are fakery and at worst they’re creepy.
Our first American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser.
By video, Jeff Speck gives a concise introduction to induced traffic, including the insight that the prime constraint on cars in urban settings is congestion, a fact with profound implications.
The City of Petaluma is hosting a town hall meeting about a possible tax increase. It’s possible to support the tax increase without supporting the way the debate has been framed.
Four Questions to Ask Yourself
Work for Petaluma's favorite pizza company!
Folsom has a historic and walkable downtown. Unfortunately, the model wasn’t applied elsewhere in the community.
Stuck on a Mother's Day gift? We have ideas! Lots of ideas!
Even if a neighborhood chooses to embrace “Twenty is Plenty”, the path to lower speed limits is convoluted.
Starbucks Frappuccinos are half priced in the afternoon for a limited time only.
A 2013 graduate of Petaluma High, his peers named him “Most Likely to Go Pro.”
Using measurements of current usage and urbanist concepts, a proposal is offered to revitalize under-used neighborhood parks.
There were still more comments on earlier posts about Petaluma parks that deserved responses. Or dittoes.
Driving speeds through residential neighborhoods can value cars over people. Many are pushing back, arguing that “Twenty is Plenty”.
An Easter Sunday walk to the David Yearsley River Heritage Center.
Streets were once a common resource, with horses, wagons, carriages, and pedestrians all having a place. The motor vehicle changed that. Now, we can’t even host block parties in the street.
The Plaza North is enjoying a baby duckling invasion.