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Research Group at the University of Waterloo studying walkability in urban growth centres across Ontario, Canada

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In keeping with our 2018 theme Places, Patterns & Plans, highlighting the built fabric of our region, @CityKitchener wants to hear from YOU during the event Sept.15. Visit them at 44 Gaukel. kitchener.ca/en/building-an… @AC_Waterloo @ArtsBuildON @oaarchitects

DoorsOpenWR's tweet image. In keeping with our 2018 theme Places, Patterns & Plans, highlighting the built fabric of our region, @CityKitchener wants to hear from YOU during the event Sept.15. Visit them at 44 Gaukel. kitchener.ca/en/building-an… @AC_Waterloo @ArtsBuildON @oaarchitects

Provide feedback on walking and cycling in Kitchener this month!

Explore new routes & enjoy some free ice cream while providing input on how to get more people cycling & walking in #Kitchener! Attend a workshop on wheels: kitchener.ca/workshoponwhee… #BikeKitchener

CityKitchener's tweet image. Explore new routes & enjoy some free ice cream while providing input on how to get more people cycling & walking in #Kitchener! Attend a workshop on wheels: kitchener.ca/workshoponwhee… #BikeKitchener


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When you say you want to live in a "walkable" town, what do you really mean? Taking the time to break down one of city building's biggest buzzwords could be the difference between a safe, prosperous place and a town with sidewalks that no one wants to use. bit.ly/2OfFZ6a


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I'm loving the new ad campaign for #Montreal's ever-growing complex of pedestrian streets: "Flânage Obligatoire." i.e.: "Loitering Mandatory." Great subversion of the old "No Loitering" approach to North American public space. buff.ly/2Kz00CA

grescoe's tweet image. I'm loving the new ad campaign for #Montreal's ever-growing complex of pedestrian streets: "Flânage Obligatoire."
i.e.: "Loitering Mandatory."
Great subversion of the old "No Loitering" approach to North American public space.
buff.ly/2Kz00CA
grescoe's tweet image. I'm loving the new ad campaign for #Montreal's ever-growing complex of pedestrian streets: "Flânage Obligatoire."
i.e.: "Loitering Mandatory."
Great subversion of the old "No Loitering" approach to North American public space.
buff.ly/2Kz00CA
grescoe's tweet image. I'm loving the new ad campaign for #Montreal's ever-growing complex of pedestrian streets: "Flânage Obligatoire."
i.e.: "Loitering Mandatory."
Great subversion of the old "No Loitering" approach to North American public space.
buff.ly/2Kz00CA

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Urban mobility projects and policies are increasingly being viewed in part as economic investment. Experts spoke at the ULI Netherlands Conference in May about London's mobility projects in particular. on.uli.org/C4qd30lcvPX

UrbanLandInst's tweet image. Urban mobility projects and policies are increasingly being viewed in part as economic investment. Experts spoke at the ULI Netherlands Conference in May about London's mobility projects in particular. on.uli.org/C4qd30lcvPX

A fascinating article about pedestrian-centered development in Charlotte and their ongoing struggle to ensure affordable housing doesn't get left behind. nextcity.org/features/view/…


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#Pedestrian priority zones. The best kind of zones. #Brussels

PlannerAaron's tweet image. #Pedestrian priority zones. The best kind of zones. #Brussels

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This is great news! To meet our target, we'll need to tackle the number one source of emissions in Waterloo Region: transportation. Investing in walking, cycling, and public transit is one of the most fundamental things we can do to meet our goal.

EXCITING NEWS: The Region of Waterloo, and cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo councils have unanimously approved an 80% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target by 2050 #80by50 #ClimateAction @RegionWaterloo @cityofcambridge @CityKitchener @citywaterloo

ClimateActionWR's tweet image. EXCITING NEWS: The Region of Waterloo, and cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo councils have unanimously approved an 80% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target by 2050 #80by50 #ClimateAction @RegionWaterloo @cityofcambridge @CityKitchener @citywaterloo


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MEDIA RELEASE: #NeighboursDay returns on Sat. June 9 to bring #Kitchener residents together to celebrate their ‘Hood. Read more: bit.ly/2szc3cB #LoveMyHood

CityKitchener's tweet image. MEDIA RELEASE: #NeighboursDay returns on Sat. June 9 to bring #Kitchener residents together to celebrate their ‘Hood. Read more: bit.ly/2szc3cB #LoveMyHood

Exciting work celebrating citizen-led urban change in Hamilton today! #100in1Day

EXCITING NEWS: The Region of Waterloo, and cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo councils have unanimously approved an 80% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target by 2050 #80by50 #ClimateAction @RegionWaterloo @cityofcambridge @CityKitchener @citywaterloo

ClimateActionWR's tweet image. EXCITING NEWS: The Region of Waterloo, and cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, and Waterloo councils have unanimously approved an 80% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target by 2050 #80by50 #ClimateAction @RegionWaterloo @cityofcambridge @CityKitchener @citywaterloo


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Celebrating the unveiling of the Region's first rainbow crosswalk!

CityKitchener's tweet image. Celebrating the unveiling of the Region's first rainbow crosswalk!

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Connectivity, safety, maintenance & seating: we've learned lots about what residents in Windsor need to get around the city using active transportation. Read up on our what we've heard from the community as part of #WalkWheelWindsor in our latest blogpost: ow.ly/jA7930jOH2v

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Active Transportation in Canada’s Automotive Capital - 8 80 Cities

You know walking, cycling, and public transit are now entirely in the mainstream when even Canada’s Automotive Capital initiates an active transportation master plan.  8 80 Cities is tickled pink to...


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On Tues. May 1 join us for a public meeting at Stanley Park Community Centre to provide input to bylaw on beautification guidelines for city boulevards outside residents' properties. Learn more: bit.ly/2HxO6rI

CityKitchener's tweet image. On Tues. May 1 join us for a public meeting at Stanley Park Community Centre to provide input to bylaw on beautification guidelines for city boulevards outside residents' properties. Learn more: bit.ly/2HxO6rI

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What's better than this gorgeous spring day? This new gorgeous pedestrian crossing at Victoria park!

DarrenKropf's tweet image. What's better than this gorgeous spring day? This new gorgeous pedestrian crossing at Victoria park!

Upcoming event for those in the Kitchener-Waterloo area! #cities #CompleteStreets

How would you reimagine your street? Join us for the @Cycle_WR meet & greet and play the #CompleteStreetsGame! Sunday 2-5 at @opensesameKW. #cyclewr

TriTAG's tweet image. How would you reimagine your street? Join us for the @Cycle_WR meet & greet and play the #CompleteStreetsGame! Sunday 2-5 at @opensesameKW. #cyclewr


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Wouldn't it be great to get to a situation in North America where walking, cycling and riding the bus weren't 'othered' into alternative or active transport policies, but rather central to urban transport policies. Period.


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Our hearts are in #Toronto tonight.


An essential part of healthy and appealing walking environments! #walking #cities #health #CBC

Having access to green spaces could save our lives, literally! This study found living in greener surroundings (even w/street trees & lawns) are linked to a lower risk of death among those living in Canada's 30 biggest cities: ow.ly/DDNu30jxoPR

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Living in a greener neighbourhood could lower risk of early death: study | CBC News

Trees stretching their canopies over city streets and grass tickling the sidewalk near your home are more than just pretty, they could actually be helping you live longer, a new study suggests.



Hopefully you can enjoy the sunshine out walking today!

Happy Earth Day. Here's a great song about the joys of walking to get you in the spirit. Julian Velard - I Don't Know How To Drive (Music Video) youtube.com/watch?v=B0rGHJ…

bmdoucet's tweet card. Julian Velard - I Don't Know How To Drive (Music Video)

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Julian Velard - I Don't Know How To Drive (Music Video)



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Reallocating time between sleep, sedentary and active behaviours: Reallocation of time from sedentary to any other movement #behaviour was associated with better general #health. ow.ly/AdGo30jB2Ip

StatCan_eng's tweet image. Reallocating time between sleep, sedentary and active behaviours: Reallocation of time from sedentary to any other movement #behaviour was associated with better general #health. ow.ly/AdGo30jB2Ip

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