street design

Ergo Crosswalk

Ergo Crosswalk user scenario, via designboom.

via designboom:

'Ergo Crosswalk (ergonomics)' by Jae Min Lim from Korea is one of the 240 shortlisted entries from more than 5100 participants in [the] recent designboom competition 'design for all' in collaboration with Seoul Design Fair 2010. Read more >

Video on streets for people in Copenhagen

This video from Streetfilms is incredibly informative and clearly shows the relationship between streets designed for human beings and economic and social vitality.  A great watch!  

Attention to detail

Cycle track symbol outside of Copenhagen (via Copenhagenize)

Beautiful attention to detail and unique symbology highlights cycling as an integral part of Denmark's urban design.

One-Way v. Two-Way Streets in Minneapolis

1st Avenue South was converted back into a two-way street.

The coming conversion of Hennepin Avenue and 1st Avenues from one-way to a two-way streets  has sparked some conversation latelty. It might seem like a complicated issue: why is the city doing this project? Here are some resources about the pros and cons of each kind of street, and why the coming conversion might be a good idea for Minneapolis street life... Read more >