To empower residents of Pittsfield to effect urban change through education, collaboration, and direct action.
Pittsfield, MA
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Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
Every friend group needs someone who constantly talks about how we need to build places for people instead of just cars.
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
“The CBD is dead. Long live the Central Social District
while our CBDs won’t ever be the same again, they will be better. More inclusive, more dynamic, more walkable, more experiential, & more inventive. Basically, more fun.” @RobStokesMP smh.com.au/national/nsw/the-… #PlacemakingNSW
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
ICYMI: @USDOTFRA officially launched the Corridor Identification & Development Program, which will help advance new and enhanced passenger rail corridors.
We're ready to work with potential applicants to transform passenger rail service across the US!🚄🇺🇸
railroads.dot.gov/about-fra/…
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
It’s an obsolete relic of the 1970s oil crisis. It’s dangerous to pedestrians. And, if you drive a car in the United States, you likely do it every day. It’s time to get rid of right-turn-on-red. motherjones.com/environment/…
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
Immigrants play a key role in revitalizing local economies! Main Streets should focus on building out more inclusive entrepreneurial programing that supports these new arrivals as they launch their businesses.
Check out our resources for more support > bit.ly/3rIGOLr
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
A grant from the state Department of Transportation aims to get more people to "Try Transit" in Berkshire County and beyond. berkshireeagle.com/news/loca…
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In too many cities, bicycling infrastructure remains disconnected and in need of innovation. A new effort from @BloombergDotOrg in partnership with @GlobalStreets aims to change that.
Today we're excited to introduce BICI. bloombergcities.jhu.edu/bici #BICIcities #CityLab2022
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
Researchers who study Type 2 diabetes have reached a stark conclusion: There is no device or drug powerful enough to counter the effects of poverty, pollution, stress, a broken food system, cities that aren't walkable, and inequitable access to healthcare. nyti.ms/3SRkKZS
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
Cyclists in Providence wanted safe bike infrastructure so badly they're building it themselves. With permission from the city, @PVDStreets raised nearly $100k to build a one-mile bike trail for a week pilot in the hopes it becomes permanent! – at Manhattan, NY
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
John Wendling built over 300 homes in Berkshire County over the course of his career. Now, he's a key part of a different kind of construction: supportive housing for homeless residents in Pittsfield. berkshireeagle.com/news/cent…
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
There are still open Outreach Coordinator positions with the @MassDOT Safe Routes to School Program for the central/western part of the state! Work with schools & communities to help increase #walking & rolling to school! Apply here tinyurl.com/mv6k6ukf. #srts #hiring
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
We're deeply saddened to hear of a fatal crash in Pittsfield that took the life of 40-year-old Richard Daly.
Richard was riding his bicycle when struck by a pickup truck at Dalton & Hubbard Aves.
Our hearts go out to all of Richard's family & friends
berkshireeagle.com/breaking/…
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
Do you say "rotary" or "roundabout"?
Did you know they are different? 🤔
Watch our engineering intern explain the differences in 75 seconds! ⬇️
#RoundaboutsWeek #EngineeringThursday
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
The power of paint! @NBCNightlyNews recently featured our research with @BloombergDotOrg on the transformative impact asphalt art can have on safety.
nbcnews.com/nightly-news/vid…
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
If you are a mayor or councilmember and are interested in free, professional (better than AI!) conceptual renderings of better streets in your city, please DM us—we have an exciting opportunity for you. Elected officials only, please!
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
you can create a lot more homes for people moving in if you share the land
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
Cities for people are also good for business.
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
The recent upgrade to federal safety standards for new car models emphasizes new technology but fails to consider the growing risks of large SUVs and trucks trib.al/utxw10N
Pittsfield Community Design Center retweeted
"Fewer strangers, more future friends."
Things to think about as you explore the public spaces in your cities and towns this weekend & question how they could better serve your community. While certainly not exhaustive, I love this list from Toronto based Placemaker @Jay_Pitter.
