People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
This trial is a landmark move for North London: an opportunity to turn a celebrated but overcrowded corridor into a place- and community-focused space. Prioritising culture, commerce, and clean air, it could set a powerful example for people-centric streets in a context that desperately needs them.🔚
03.08.2025 14:08 — 👍 18 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
The trial will run from May 2025 to 2026, during which Camden Council will tweak it to address specific concerns, and monitor data on footfall, air quality, turnover, and general sentiment. A second round of consultation is expected after that point, before any decision to make the change permanent.
03.08.2025 14:05 — 👍 16 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
With up to 40,000 visitors on foot during peak times, cramped and constrained pavements often overflowed, with pedestrians spilling into traffic lanes; resulting in a hazardous environment with poor air quality. A consultation in mid-2024 saw over 70% support for pedestrianisation among respondents.
03.08.2025 14:03 — 👍 14 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
People walk, cycle, sit, and talk along a temporarily car-free stretch of Camden High Street in North London, which is lined with retail shopfronts, trees and flowers, terraces, bike parking, and benches.
Camden High Street—North London's acclaimed attraction bustling with shops, markets, music venues, and subcultural energy—is currently conducting a long-overdue experiment: a 12-month pedestrianisation trial aimed at rebalancing the public realm in favour of human beings rather than motor vehicles.🧵
03.08.2025 14:00 — 👍 106 🔁 18 💬 4 📌 1
Full photo thread about this inspiring project: bsky.app/profile/moda...
03.08.2025 08:52 — 👍 29 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
A before and after collage of a street in central London. The before is an asphalt-dominated three-lane thoroughfare. The after a lush green pedestrian zone with seating.
We shouldn’t have to escape the city for a daily dose of nature, no matter how short or small.
By challenging the privilege of the car on our streets, we create new opportunities for re-greening them; thus boosting our physical, mental, and social well-being.
Strand Aldwych, London. 2021 vs. 2025.
03.08.2025 08:51 — 👍 288 🔁 72 💬 7 📌 8
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
London's Strand Aldwych is more than a facelift; it’s an ambitious metamorphosis of an inhospitable traffic sewer into a vibrant civic stage for culture, learning, play, and human connection. This is city-making refined for the 21st century: turning underutilised asphalt into spaces of possibility.🔚
02.08.2025 10:21 — 👍 43 🔁 9 💬 1 📌 1
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
Envisioned as London’s next creative-thinking quarter, Strand Aldwych links learning and cultural institutions to create space for collaboration and public engagement. These include student-led storytelling initiatives, real-time environmental research, art installations, and immersive performances.
02.08.2025 10:19 — 👍 27 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
The final design features 41 new trees and 1,370 m² of vegetation. Plentiful and flexible seating caters to visitors and locals. In addition to the new pedestrian zone, five new crossings improve safety. And the historic St. Mary‑le‑Strand church has been freed from being an isolated traffic island.
02.08.2025 10:16 — 👍 24 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
Initiated by Westminster City Council in August 2020 in response to sudden demand for communal areas during the pandemic, the three-year, £22-million project is the result of an extensive co-design process with over 70 stakeholders, including King’s College London, Northbank BID, and Somerset House.
02.08.2025 10:15 — 👍 30 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, sit, and socialise on the Strand Aldwych—a former arterial turned pedestrian zone in London, which is lined with buildings, trees, flowers and plantings, benches, and terraces.
Leveraging London's streets as one of its most valuable assets, Strand Aldwych transforms one of Westminster's busiest and most polluted corridors into a vibrant and verdant destination. By filtering out through traffic, 7000 m² of roadway is reclaimed into an accessible and welcoming public space.🧵
02.08.2025 10:13 — 👍 251 🔁 48 💬 4 📌 18
Is it my imagination
Or have I finally found something worth living for?
Cigarettes & Alcohol
Wembley Stadium
July 30, 2025
#OasisLive25
31.07.2025 09:14 — 👍 22 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
Photographs from an concert by British rock band Oasis at Wembley Stadium in London.
Photographs from an concert by British rock band Oasis at Wembley Stadium in London.
Photographs from an concert by British rock band Oasis at Wembley Stadium in London.
Photographs from an concert by British rock band Oasis at Wembley Stadium in London.
In a fairytale ending to our #20ConcertsFor20Years story, the 20th and final show fell precisely on the big day, allowing the two of us to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in style: with a jubilant, life-affirming sing-along at Wembley Stadium featuring Oasis and 81,000 of our closest friends.
31.07.2025 08:22 — 👍 38 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
A hand holds a book, “The Joy Experiments”, in front of a long pedestrian street in London.
“With the proliferation of incentives to simply stay at home—people venture out in public because they want to rather than they have to.
That creates a need to make public space pleasurable and inviting. Ones that continue to draw people and foster a sense of urban vitality and community.” - J.Gehl
30.07.2025 09:34 — 👍 38 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 1
People of all ages and abilities ride tricycles for transportation on the streets of the Netherlands.
People of all ages and abilities ride tricycles for transportation on the streets of the Netherlands.
People of all ages and abilities ride tricycles for transportation on the streets of the Netherlands.
People of all ages and abilities ride tricycles for transportation on the streets of the Netherlands.
If designed inclusively, cycling infrastructure offers independent mobility to those with physical impairments who are left behind by car dependence.
For many people housebound or reliant on others for transport, two—or three—wheeled travel isn’t just a form of movement, it’s a form of empowerment.
28.07.2025 14:04 — 👍 96 🔁 27 💬 3 📌 3
Photographs from an outdoor concert by British rock quartet Supergrass at the Rock Olmen Festival in Olmen, Belgium.
Photographs from an outdoor concert by British rock quartet Supergrass at the Rock Olmen Festival in Olmen, Belgium.
Photographs from an outdoor concert by British rock quartet Supergrass at the Rock Olmen Festival in Olmen, Belgium.
Photographs from an outdoor concert by British rock quartet Supergrass at the Rock Olmen Festival in Olmen, Belgium.
The penultimate performance in our #20ConcertsFor20Years series saw us travel directly from our holiday in Reims to the village of Olmen, Belgium.
In a late-Saturday night set, we saw Supergrass play their seminal debut ‘I Should Coco’ in full, to celebrate its 30th anniversary. One more gig to go!
27.07.2025 07:08 — 👍 34 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and dine along the low-traffic streets of Reims, which are lined with buildings, trees, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and dine along the low-traffic streets of Reims, which are lined with buildings, trees, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and dine along the low-traffic streets of Reims, which are lined with buildings, trees, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and dine along the low-traffic streets of Reims, which are lined with buildings, trees, and terraces.
Many more photos, as always, on our Instagram page: instagram.com/modacitylife
26.07.2025 07:44 — 👍 19 🔁 1 💬 2 📌 0
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and dine along the low-traffic streets of Reims, which are lined with buildings, trees, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and dine along the low-traffic streets of Reims, which are lined with buildings, trees, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and dine along the low-traffic streets of Reims, which are lined with buildings, trees, and terraces.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and dine along the low-traffic streets of Reims, which are lined with buildings, trees, and terraces.
One week in Reims.
26.07.2025 07:40 — 👍 69 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
Photos from a train-accessed hike in the forests, wetlands, and hillsides of Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park.
Photos from a train-accessed hike in the forests, wetlands, and hillsides of Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park.
Photos from a train-accessed hike in the forests, wetlands, and hillsides of Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park.
Photos from a train-accessed hike in the forests, wetlands, and hillsides of Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park.
Spotted on our hike through the forests and hills of Reims.
26.07.2025 07:18 — 👍 30 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
Photos from a train-accessed hike in the forests, wetlands, and hillsides of Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park.
Photos from a train-accessed hike in the forests, wetlands, and hillsides of Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park.
Photos from a train-accessed hike in the forests, wetlands, and hillsides of Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park.
Photos from a train-accessed hike in the forests, wetlands, and hillsides of Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park.
One thing we have really learned to appreciate about living in Europe is the easy rail access to rural recreational opportunities.
Like hopping on a train in the city centre and—within 15 minutes—immersing ourselves in the forests, wetlands, and hillsides of Montagne de Reims Regional Natural Park.
26.07.2025 06:37 — 👍 475 🔁 48 💬 8 📌 6
A hand holds a book, “Abundance: How We Build a Better Future” by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, while a pink tram passes over a grassy street in Reims, France out-of-focus in the background.
"We have the means to build an equitable world. But we have one driven by scarcity, unaffordability, and institutions that no longer deliver on big ideas. We must shift the agenda to one that not only protects but builds. From housing to infrastructure, we can create a future defined by abundance.”
25.07.2025 14:28 — 👍 83 🔁 11 💬 3 📌 0
A variety of former on-street car parking spaces in the French city of Reims that have been repurposed into small pocket parks of green space containing plants, trees, and flowers.
A variety of former on-street car parking spaces in the French city of Reims that have been repurposed into small pocket parks of green space containing plants, trees, and flowers.
A variety of former on-street car parking spaces in the French city of Reims that have been repurposed into small pocket parks of green space containing plants, trees, and flowers.
A variety of former on-street car parking spaces in the French city of Reims that have been repurposed into small pocket parks of green space containing plants, trees, and flowers.
Launched in 2021, the city's flagship ecological and biodiversity strategy “Reims Nature” targets impermeable areas—including streets, squares, and parking spaces—for urban interventions, transforming them into pockets of nature. To date, 55,770 square metres have been repurposed from grey to green.
24.07.2025 15:30 — 👍 22 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
A variety of former on-street car parking spaces in the French city of Reims that have been repurposed into small pocket parks of green space containing plants, trees, and flowers.
A variety of former on-street car parking spaces in the French city of Reims that have been repurposed into small pocket parks of green space containing plants, trees, and flowers.
A variety of former on-street car parking spaces in the French city of Reims that have been repurposed into small pocket parks of green space containing plants, trees, and flowers.
A variety of former on-street car parking spaces in the French city of Reims that have been repurposed into small pocket parks of green space containing plants, trees, and flowers.
One of the biggest barriers to re-greening cities is the idea every resident is entitled to ten square metres of paved public space on which to store a private vehicle that sits idle for 23.5 hours each day. A notion Reims is slowly challenging, and de-paving its streets one parking space at a time.
24.07.2025 15:29 — 👍 133 🔁 40 💬 3 📌 8
Various photos of colourful trams moving along grassy streets lined with trees and vegetation in Reims, France.
Various photos of colourful trams moving along grassy streets lined with trees and vegetation in Reims, France.
Various photos of colourful trams moving along grassy streets lined with trees and vegetation in Reims, France.
Various photos of colourful trams moving along grassy streets lined with trees and vegetation in Reims, France.
More trams on grass? More trams on grass.
22.07.2025 18:06 — 👍 42 🔁 4 💬 2 📌 1
Various photos of colourful trams moving along grassy streets lined with trees and vegetation in Reims, France.
Various photos of colourful trams moving along grassy streets lined with trees and vegetation in Reims, France.
Various photos of colourful trams moving along grassy streets lined with trees and vegetation in Reims, France.
Various photos of colourful trams moving along grassy streets lined with trees and vegetation in Reims, France.
Trams on grass, Reims edition.
22.07.2025 15:37 — 👍 235 🔁 26 💬 9 📌 9
Women Changing Cities | Streets Ahead
Streets Ahead talks to Melissa Bruntlett, of Melissa and Chris Bruntlett, about women in urban leadership and their new book
NEW EPISODE! 🚨 @lauralaker.bsky.social speaks with Melissa Bruntlett @modacitylife.com about the topics in her upcoming book: "Women Changing Cities: Global Stories of Urban Transformation."
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21.07.2025 10:17 — 👍 26 🔁 11 💬 1 📌 1
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and drive along the low-traffic streets of Amsterdam, which are lined with buildings, trees, bike infrastructure, and prominent 30 km/hr signage.
READ the full report (in Dutch): openresearch.amsterdam/nl/page/1244...
21.07.2025 06:14 — 👍 35 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and drive along the low-traffic streets of Amsterdam, which are lined with buildings, trees, bike infrastructure, and prominent 30 km/hr signage.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and drive along the low-traffic streets of Amsterdam, which are lined with buildings, trees, bike infrastructure, and prominent 30 km/hr signage.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and drive along the low-traffic streets of Amsterdam, which are lined with buildings, trees, bike infrastructure, and prominent 30 km/hr signage.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and drive along the low-traffic streets of Amsterdam, which are lined with buildings, trees, bike infrastructure, and prominent 30 km/hr signage.
One year since its introduction, figures show the stated goals behind Amsterdam's 30 km/h measure are trending in the right direction, and concerns of negative impacts are unwarranted. This aligns with—and adds to—the growing body of evidence that other global cities should consider a similar move.🔚
21.07.2025 06:13 — 👍 62 🔁 10 💬 2 📌 0
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and drive along the low-traffic streets of Amsterdam, which are lined with buildings, trees, bike infrastructure, and prominent 30 km/hr signage.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and drive along the low-traffic streets of Amsterdam, which are lined with buildings, trees, bike infrastructure, and prominent 30 km/hr signage.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and drive along the low-traffic streets of Amsterdam, which are lined with buildings, trees, bike infrastructure, and prominent 30 km/hr signage.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and drive along the low-traffic streets of Amsterdam, which are lined with buildings, trees, bike infrastructure, and prominent 30 km/hr signage.
4️⃣ Travel times: There was no measurable effect on emergency service response times. An average car journey experienced 30 seconds of delay. 5️⃣ Traffic volume: Despite 1% population growth, car traffic and air pollution remained unchanged. 6️⃣ Support: 60% of residents were very positive of the measure.
21.07.2025 06:12 — 👍 40 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 1
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and drive along the low-traffic streets of Amsterdam, which are lined with buildings, trees, bike infrastructure, and prominent 30 km/hr signage.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and drive along the low-traffic streets of Amsterdam, which are lined with buildings, trees, bike infrastructure, and prominent 30 km/hr signage.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and drive along the low-traffic streets of Amsterdam, which are lined with buildings, trees, bike infrastructure, and prominent 30 km/hr signage.
People of all ages and abilities walk, cycle, and drive along the low-traffic streets of Amsterdam, which are lined with buildings, trees, bike infrastructure, and prominent 30 km/hr signage.
2️⃣ Liveability: Noise pollution dropped by 1.5 decibels, or 5.5% on the logarithmic scale. Researchers observed an increase in social interactions at street level. 3️⃣ Speeds: Overall speeds decreased by 8%, with a 63% limit compliance rate. There was an 80% reduction in severe speeding (over 55 km/h).
21.07.2025 06:10 — 👍 41 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0
