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Urbanism is all about maximizing vibes per acre
Tesho Akindele
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Tesho Akindele
@Tesho13
- “Cookie cutter is fine when they’re good cookies” -@jasoncoxnc
- My vision for American urbanism Detached homes. Narrow lots. Small yards. Dense enough for a walkable neighborhood while still allowing people a to own and control home
- All I want for Christmas is a wealthy friend who wants to help me make Charlotte a more walkable city
- People think urbanism is about building 100 more Manhattans But it’s really about building 10,000 more Main Streets
- My son coming home from school in my transit oriented neighborhood
- One River North 📍Denver, CO A 16 story, 187-unit apartment building with a 10 story canyon in the middle.
- The coolest parts of our cities are walkable neighborhoods We go on vacation to visit walkable neighborhoods Our college campuses are walkable neighborhoods Historic districts are walkable neighborhoods The best restaurants and coffee shops are in walkable neighborhoods
- HUGE WIN FOR CHARLOTTE!! We just passed a bill to make one of the country’s biggest transportation investments 🚊We’re building a top 10 US train system 🛣️ Investing $8 billion into roads, sidewalks, and bike lanes 🚌 Getting a 50% boost in bus service
