New York City in 2040
What would New York City look like if we removed cars from some streets, allowing more room to walk, bike, and relax?
A collection of some of my favorite before & after renderings from @betterstreetsai…
Manhattan
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Brooklyn
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When I view these renderings, I’m reminded of the time I’ve spent in European cities. I imagine quiet, I imagine calm. I remember how at peace my nervous system felt walking the streets of Paris. I remember Amsterdam’s crisp air filling up my lungs.
What if we had the density, spontaneity, and vigor of New York City without the fumes and the noise?
P.S. If you liked these renderings you may also like my post on greening New York City.
So cool! So many of these reminded me of Denmark-- i wish many cities in the states mirrored more walkability and bike friendly areas. Thanks for sharing this!
Priya, are you familiar with Paul Goodman's utopian treatise for Manhattan?
https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/paul-and-percival-goodman-banning-cars-from-manhattan