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Bike Lanes are Useless
Here it is, as promised. A video from the future, fully ad-free. Let us know what you think! This one is about the biggest lessons we need to learn about safe cycling infrastructure.
My Urbanist Story
Hello Patrons! Today's video is special, as I'm starting to try out some new channel standards. First of all, you'll notice that if you watch the video through Patreon, it is now completely ad-free! I'm trying out seperate non-monetized uploads for patrons only. These will have comments turned off on the YouTube page so as to encourage more comments here on Patreon. Secondly, you&...
Bus Rapid Transit in Oklahoma - Is it Good?
Both Tulsa and Oklahoma City have begun rolling out Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) routes. Technically, none of these routes actually meet ITDP BRT Standards, but they are still a good step in the right direction for both cities. Ultimately, these systems should be seen as a small taste of what good transit could look like in Oklahoma rather than a truly perfect solution.
Let's Build Urban Passenger Rail!
In this video, we look at the past and present of streetcars in Oklahoma. We also look at the different forms of passenger rail and how they can all work together. The OKC streetcar could be a great last-mile connector--if there were better metro and regional connections.
New Video: Main Streets Could be Better
We all love Main Streets, right? Well, I think they usually have one major fundamental flaw. Let’s talk about how we can fix it!
New Video: The Triumphant Return of Passenger Rail!
I think we can all agree: trains are awesome. In this week's video, we take a look at the stations that once supported our nation's passenger rail network, what they're like today, and where they are headed in the future.
New Video: Commuting by Train in Oklahoma!
Last semester, I had one final class at OU. I realized that if I lived in OKC, I could take the Amtrak Heartland Flyer to class each morning. So of course, this is exactly what I did. Join me on my journey to becoming (to my knowledge) the only regular train commuter in the state of Oklahoma, if only for a few months.
New Video: Should We Demolish Our Urban Freeways?
In this video, we learn about the history of San Francisco's Embarcadero Freeway and its controversial demolition. What can we learn from this story that applies to our cities today? Let us know in the comments!
New Video: Placemaking in Small Towns!
In this video, we look at what small towns can do to improve their urban spaces. I travel with Kaitie to the town of Vinita, OK in order to see an example of what small town public spaces can be like if the community comes together and makes an intentional effort to improve them.
July Video: Urban Renewal
In this month's video, we look at the devastating impact it has had on so many communities throughout the US.Special thanks to Vanessa Morrison and Deborah Richards, co-founders of OpenDesign Collective. More credits/sources available in the YouTube video description.
The Theatrics of Urban Spaces
Patreon Exclusive Content! In this video, I, along with my classmates Reilly Tuer, Hiroki Mishima, and Ian Gray, take a walk through the city of Rome. Throughout this walk, we will categorize these spaces with regards to Sebastiano Serlio's idea of "tragic," "comedic," and "satirical" spaces. Ideally, this will help us better understand the spaces along the way.This vid...
This is the Best Town in Italy (That I've Visited)
Patreon Exclusive Content! In this video, I visit the town of Lucca, Italy and learn why it's such a charming little place. From its canal, to its old marketplace, to its incredible park-topped Renaissance walls, this town is an urbanist's paradise.This video was produced as part of an assignment for ARCH 4970 - Methods VI at the University of Oklahoma Gibbs College of Architecture in part...
Why Do We Value Public Spaces?
Patreon Exclusive Content! In this video, I, along with my classmates Reilly Tuer, Hiroki Mishima, and Ian Gray, analyze the similarities and differences between the Piazza Navona and the Circus Maximus in Rome, and examine some of the reasons we place value in each of these spaces.This video was produced as part of an assignment for ARCH 4970 - Methods VI at the University of Oklahoma Gibbs Colle...
Let's Address the Downtown Parking Problem!
In this new video, we take a look at what is wrong with downtown parking, how it got to be that way, and what we can do to fix it.
September Video!
This month, we take a look at a very unwalkable part of Tulsa and try to determine whether or not it's worth the effort to make this place better. Let me know what you think!
New Video!
In August's video, I try taking the bus in Tulsa. Let's just say, it wasn't the best experience. We're going to examine why and what the city can change in the future to make significant improvements to the system.
First Video
My first video is live! Go check it out!
