Urban governments might be a different matter, I hope. And I think that local leaders who take meaningful action can have a positive impact not just on their own cities and towns but also in potentially embarrassing others into doing something. This kind of thing....
Melissa & Chris Bruntlett10,000 fewer on-street car parking spaces. That's the pledge from Amsterdam's new coalition government over the next four years. While many cities still argue whether change is possible, Amsterdam is reclaiming its public realm one tree, bench, bike rack, terrace, playground, and garden at a time.