What if we paid as much attention to playgrounds and broken sidewalks like we do with potholes on the streets? #8-80Cities
— Community Transit (@MyCommTrans) September 24, 2014
Community Transit made an excellent observation that we put so much emphasis on fixing potholes and repairing streets, but broken sidewalks and playgrounds get the shaft. Maybe it’s time to give attention to other public facilities.
Stephen is an urban planner with a passion for promoting sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He advocates for smart policies, regulations, and implementation programs that enhance urban environments by committing to quality design, accommodating growth, providing a diversity of housing choices, and adequately providing public services. Stephen primarily writes about land use and transportation issues.