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Reimagining Urban Streets: From Car-First to People-First
A fundamental question arises: how can we reconfigure this urban imbalance? How do we ensure streets serve the people who inhabit and traverse them, rather than merely facilitating car movement? The answer lies in re-prioritizing and reclaiming public space.
By giving pedestrians and cyclists more room, cities can foster healthier, more connected communities. But this raises a challenge—how do we do that? One approach is to take back public space from cars and reimagine streets as flexible, adaptable areas. This doesn't necessarily mean removing all vehicular access but striking a better balance that prioritizes human interaction and urban vitality.