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Look See Draw artiest Aileen Martinez in front of her booth with a banner that has Look See Draw on it. There is also her son kermit in the picture.
EP #4 Drawing Your Community With Aileen Martinez From Look See Draw
IntroductionCan you tell us a bit about your background and how you became interested in capturing places and illustrations through Look See Draw?I am born and raised in Phoenix. My parents immigrated...
Whitney Mayfield sitting on a park bench, surrounded by tall trees, featured on the Urbanism by Chance podcast.
Ep #3 - Whitney Mayfield Takes the City
IntroductionCan you tell us a little about your background and who you are?My name is Whitney Mayfield and I was born and raised in the east valley of Arizona. I am the eldest daughter, an avid adventurer,...
Urbanist Ed Hermes bikes with his children on a protected bike lane in Phoenix, promoting safer streets and bike-friendly infrastructure.
EP #2 – Ed Hermes: Building Community Through Law and Urbanism
IntroductionHi, I am Ed Hermes – I am an attorney, a dad, husband, School Board member, community advocate, and I became an urbanist by chance. Most of my life I didn’t have a car because...
Cristina Port cover photo with bike valet
EP #1 - Finding Community: Cristina Port’s Journey Through Urbanism
IntroductionHello! My name is Cristina (better known as Cree) and I like doing a lot of things all the time sometimes at the same time.Basic InfoWhere are you from?Rochester, MN (NOT NEW YORK)...
Humorous image with surprised characters and the text 'Dude, Where's My Leading Pedestrian Intervals?' in front of a busy urban intersection.
Leading Pedestrian Intervals: Just program the light, bro
Walking in our neighborhoods and city should feel safe. Unfortunately, crossing the street can feel like you’re fist bumping the Grim Reaper. Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs) offer a solution...
This image captures a person standing at an urban crosswalk on a sunny day, with a cityscape including various buildings and a Bank of America tower in the background. The scene highlights the urban environment and infrastructure, emphasizing pedestrian activity and city life.
10 Cool Tips for Urbanists during the summer
Summers can be brutal, especially if you’re not used to extreme heat or grew up in a hot desert. Fortunately, like our cities, we are great at adapting to our environments. Adjusting to the heat...
Modern glass facade of Den Haag Centraal station
What is Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)?
Have you ever heard the term Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and wondered what it means? Welcome to another installment of Urbanism Declassified – your go-to guide for breaking down urbanism concepts...
Grand Canyon Train in the National Park on the rail. There are trees and snow around.
How To get to the Grand canyon without a car
Grand Canyon Without a CarDid you know it’s entirely possible to experience the wonders of the Grand Canyon without needing to drive a car? Not only is it a feasible option, but it also offers...
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