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According to Tony Garcia, the driving force behind this movement is a collective desire to accelerate positive change. The primary obstacle to implementing infrastructure improvements is often the inertia of bureaucracy or skepticism. However, tactical urbanism effectively breaks down these barriers by demonstrating tangible benefits on the ground.
Mike Lydon emphasizes that the barriers to change are often in our minds — public quick-action projects build momentum, garner community support, and push cities to adopt permanent changes. When communities are empowered to experiment and provide feedback, urban environments evolve more rapidly and reflect the needs of residents.