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The Network School - Days 36-40 Had a lecture by Ryan Johnson, founder of @liveculdesac —a fully walkable, car-free neighborhood built in Arizona. Did you know Amsterdam wasn’t always so walkable and bike-friendly? In the 70s, many of its streets were car-dominated and congested. Through deliberate urban planning and prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists, Amsterdam transformed into one of the most sustainable, accessible cities in the world today. I've lived in Barcelona for the past 8 years, where I’ve seen a similar approach. Its grid-like design, influenced by architect Ildefons Cerdà, creates open spaces and improves airflow, while superblocks limit car traffic within neighborhoods, making the city more pedestrian-friendly and community-focused.
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Romina Roman
@rrominarr
Another interesting session I attended was hosted by @byorn covering ancient civilizations through the lens of scientific archaeology. Check out @ project_vitae (on X) and let's FREE GÖBLEKI TEPE
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this is awesome How long does network school last? btw found this thread about Spanish city planning (living here too) https://www.reddit.com/r/askspain/comments/ziq57x/why_are_spanish_cities_so_well_planned_and/
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What I love is that Barcelona started closing off the center part of the intersection (where four blocks meet), making a roundabout there, and having the center of it serve as playground, social corner, some garden things or whatnot. Absolutely delightful.
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