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Olivia Fiol

@livfiol

she/her. incoming @mitdusp; alum @vassar. always oatmeal enthusiast.

Joined May 2021
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let's go @jmoralesburnett !!!!!!
Urban Institute (@urbaninstitute) profile pictureUrban Institute@urbaninstitute5 Dec 2022
"By including kids... they will see that they themselves can make their spaces beautiful. You also build conscientious leaders that can be role models for future generations. You create a cycle of positive energy." (via @jmoralesburnett) urbn.is/3XWT9cU
What Can We Learn from the NBA’s Basketball Court Renovations in Latin America?

What Can We Learn from the NBA’s Basketball Court Renovations in Latin America?

The integration of sports and arts to improve the public realm has untapped potential, and organizations like the NBA are uniquely positioned to support comm…

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the best news
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The @RockCreekNPS is keeping Beach Drive permanently closed to cars year-round -- a big change from their previous proposal. dcist.com/story/22/11/02/dc-…
Rock Creek Park’s Beach Drive Will Stay Car-Free 365 Days A Year | DCist

Rock Creek Park’s Beach Drive Will Stay Car-Free 365 Days A Year | DCist

The National Park Service backed away from an earlier proposal to reopen Beach Drive to cars.

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From @livfiol & Sophia Weng: Could shared autonomous vehicles improve transit access for people with disabilities? urbn.is/3e3rtRz
Bar graph showing people with disabilities take fewer daily trips than people without disabilities

ALT Bar graph showing people with disabilities take fewer daily trips than people without disabilities

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amazing work from my wonderful intern, sophia, at @urbaninstitute! <3 urban.org/urban-wire/could-i…
Could Investments in Community Broadband Bridge the Digital Divide?

Could Investments in Community Broadband Bridge the Digital Divide?

Community broadband infrastructure could provide high-speed internet for the millions of Americans who lack access.

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The logic here is amazing: with cars banned from Rock Creek Park during the pandemic, too many people used the park for recreation, harming the environment, @NatlParkService says. The solution is to bring back cars for 9 months a year. dcist.com/story/22/07/11/dc-…
Park Service Wants To Ban Commuting Cars From Beach Drive, But Only During Summer Months | DCist

Park Service Wants To Ban Commuting Cars From Beach Drive, But Only During Summer Months | DCist

The National Park Service will accept comments on their plan through August 11.

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From @yfreemark, @eleanorble, & Peace Gwam: In DC, fatalities increased by almost 50% for all road users—including drivers, pedestrians, & cyclists—between 2019-2021, & 40 people were killed in crashes last year, according to city data urbn.is/3sszzXK
Line graph showing the despite Vision Zero investments, road fatalities in Washington DC have increased since 2019

ALT Line graph showing the despite Vision Zero investments, road fatalities in Washington DC have increased since 2019

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Tenants are putting in the work 💪 to preserve affordable housing The tenant rights we have in DC, including TOPA, were won by tenant organizers like the Buena Vista residents. I covered their plans to form a co-op for @streetsensedc
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The tenants of Buena Vista Apartments in Columbia Heights are forming a co-op — a win for the 21 residents who have been on rent strike since May 2020. (story via @streetsensedc) dcist.com/story/22/02/17/bue…
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So excited about this new publication. Extreme heat is a growing threat for urban areas, and its impacts are not felt equally. Here, we suggest four dimensions of equity for local governments to consider as they take decisive actions on heat.
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From @jmoralesburnett & Rebecca Marx: "Only by prioritizing equity in extreme heat and broader adaptation and mitigation planning will communities be prepared for a hotter future." urbn.is/3oSEyzc
Addressing Extreme Heat Will Require an Intentional Focus on Equity

Addressing Extreme Heat Will Require an Intentional Focus on Equity

Extreme heat is a growing threat for urban areas, and only by putting equity first will cities and counties be prepared for a hotter future.

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read about how partnerships with child care providers provide an opportunity to expand food access for families with young children by my wonderful colleagues @guptapoonam5, @kmart_02, and @CatherineKuhns_ here: urbn.is/30MJQDs
Combating Food Insecurity and Supporting Child Nutrition through the Child Care Sector

Combating Food Insecurity and Supporting Child Nutrition through the Child Care Sector

Partnerships between child care providers and food access initiatives are a promising approach to supporting young children’s nutrition. In this brief, we dr…

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Listening & adapting to community needs is critical regardless of strategy, write @livfiol & @claresalerno. urbn.is/3z4tSR4

Three Strategies to Reach Food Insecure Communities across the Digital Divide

Food assistance programs should implement multiple avenues to overcome technological barriers when engaging with participants.

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