"People want to live in complete communities with easy access to transit, shops, and parks. These types of communities are good for health and happiness." #HappyCities https://happycities.com/blog/does-density-hurt-happiness
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"The reality is that our streets are deliberately and inequitably designed."The reality is that our streets are deliberately and inequitably designed. In cities like Toronto, over 80% of street space is dedicated exclusively to motor vehicles. This is not a natural state; it is the result of decades of policy choices that prioritize vehicle throughput above all else." Lanrick Bennett https://medium.com/@lanrickbennettjr/an-open-letter-to-npr-our-streets-are-no-accident-287c2472ad06
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Well, it may have taken about a quarter of a century to do it, but I'm excited to have reached 75 blood donations today!Well, it may have taken about a quarter of a century to do it, but I'm excited to have reached 75 blood donations today! #ItsInYouToGive
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"The concept of “defensive walking” concedes to a status quo where the most vulnerable are expected to bear the cognitive and physical load of navigating a system designed for the convenience and speed of the most dangerous.""The concept of “defensive walking” concedes to a status quo where the most vulnerable are expected to bear the cognitive and physical load of navigating a system designed for the convenience and speed of the most dangerous." Lanrick Jr Bennett https://medium.com/@lanrickbennettjr/an-open-letter-to-npr-our-streets-are-no-accident-287c2472ad06
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“If we’re serious about community safety, we need to invest in the things that create it: housing; mental health supports; youth programming; accessible transit; and poverty reduction.“If we’re serious about community safety, we need to invest in the things that create it: housing; mental health supports; youth programming; accessible transit; and poverty reduction. These are the factors proven to reduce harm, not just throwing more money and more officers at the issues,” Bowman said. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/police-association-wants-more-than-20-new-officers-budgeted-for-2026/article_3c9bbed1-897a-5550-b9dd-8017a5c7fbd5.html
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"Four- to six-storey single exit stairway buildings equipped with sprinklers have a “strong safety record” versus conventional apartment buildings and single-family homes."Four- to six-storey single exit stairway buildings equipped with sprinklers have a “strong safety record” versus conventional apartment buildings and single-family homes. They also cost 6 per cent to 13 per cent less to construct, a significant savings." Yes, please! https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-single-stair-exit-stairway-buildings-architecture-inge-roecker
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"So one thing that local news does is it reports certain crimes and certain incidents, typically incidents involving poor people, people of color, immigrants and strangers."So one thing that local news does is it reports certain crimes and certain incidents, typically incidents involving poor people, people of color, immigrants and strangers. And it ignores the harms that are caused by people who have power and wealth in our society." -Alec Karakatsanis https://www.pbs.org/video/copaganda-and-feartopia-7outhn/