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Car-Free Streets Are Amazing (And We Need More of Them)

Provided by: Not Just Bikes |Published on: April 27, 2021

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This video is mostly about the principle of "Autoluw," a Dutch urban planning concept that closely translates to nearly car-free, how more cities can incorporate this concept, and why some attempts, such as one in Fresno, have failed.
Students will learn about the benefits of bike paths and pedestrian walkways in city and suburban planning.

Subjects: Civics

Authors: Not Just Bikes

Region: Europe, North America, USA - West, United States

Languages: English

Positives

It addresses counterarguments you might hear against car-free areas and then debunks each talking point.
It includes images of international cities that can serve as inspiration for what green and accessible city planning can look like.

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Differentiation & Implementation

Students in ELA classes can use this as a mentor text for opinion writing using counterarguments.
Students in art classes can create a visual representation of their ideal "Autoluw" area.
Students in civics classes can think about accessibility in their own communities and how they can advocate for cleaner air and increased access.
Other resources related to this topic include Why City Design Is Important (And Why I Hate Houston) and Build Your Own Equitable City.

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