Recent Streetsblog SF posts about Streetfilms

Streetfilms: PARK(ing) Day 2009 in San Francisco and New York

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San Francisco and New York were blessed with gorgeous weather Friday, which made for glorious PARK(ing) days in both cities. In San Francisco, upwards of 34 metered parking spots were transformed into temporary parks, on-street bike parking demonstrations, cafe seating and other public space reimaginings. New York, writes Streetfilms director Clarence Eckerson, had about 50 […]

Streetfilms: Car-Free in Curitiba, Brazil

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A key corridor in a large city is cited as a prime spot to replace auto traffic with people-friendly space. Local leaders move on the idea and, once underway, the physical transition comes quickly. Cars are supplanted by street furniture and people. Critics complain, fearing negative impact on area business. If this sounds familiar, it’s […]