In the beginning, there was public right of way – the freedom of movement between & amongst property. And then, America decided to mandate a specific vehicle for the public right of way above all else – https://mateosfo.substack.com/p/americas-driving-mandate-dont-call
One of my favorite parts of flying is getting a true birds-eye view of the pattern of a large metro area. I found Northern California’s land use to be absolutely fascinating.
Kids biking might be fading, but can absolutely make a comeback -> A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading
As a former bus driver, I love this -> The Toronto Suburb Where the Humble Bus Is King. It’s cheap, it’s effective, and it works.
Seattle is a city in an incredibly beautiful setting that is surprising in several ways.
Why hello Atlanta!
Japan has them. US cities have them via their sports teams. And there should be more of them!
Chicago is one of my favorite cities. And wow, does Chicago know how to do a skyline. It’s really impressive.
On my way back from Acadia National Park, we got to stop in Bangor, ME, which strikes me as a…
City parks are the workhorses of free, public space. They are amazing but also taken for granted.
Historical landmarks are completely underrated. And not just historic sites, I’m talking about those random metal signs on the side…
Public pools have a bad reputation in many circles in the US, at least. I don’t know why. They are…
Community rec centers are often overlooked – they get drowned out when their own (admittedly) poor hours & communication go…
I’ve been through Savannah several times, but never on an extended trip. In May, I got to visit for a…
*like, sometimes I publish…a lot :O – though you can pick what categories you want.
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I’m Nate Shivar from Atlanta, Georgia, USA. I love nature, public lands, Atlanta, books, and the old-school Internet.
