This Streetfilms video about Madison Square in New York has a lot of footage of citizen feedback, better illustrations of what was actually done to an area of chaotic, wide roads to transform the area into a great space for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike. It shows what can be accomplished with a minimal budget investment as well – all of this has been done with basic outdoor furniture, scrap materials, plastic planters and some paint.
There are lessons here that a lot of cities should be taking to heart. Just think of the places in Austin where we could apply some of these ideas, such as on South Congress.




on Feb 19th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
This is inspiring. Great find.