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We are a woman-owned design build studio serving communities in Charlotte NC.
Our roads just need some TLC (and paint!) to enhance the pedestrian experience. Check out this intersection redesign sketch for a neighborhood in Charlotte, NC!
June 3, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Our roads just need some TLC (and paint!) to enhance the pedestrian experience. Check out this intersection redesign sketch for a neighborhood in Charlotte, NC!
Charlotte has a new road mural! The work by Bunny Gregory can be seen at the entrance to the University Park Creative Arts school. Read more about it on our blog!
April 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Charlotte has a new road mural! The work by Bunny Gregory can be seen at the entrance to the University Park Creative Arts school. Read more about it on our blog!
Another day another fun planting for a local small business! Lots of color in this one to attract bees and butterflies!
April 4, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Another day another fun planting for a local small business! Lots of color in this one to attract bees and butterflies!
Are you ready for Charlotte SHOUT!? We are! Come join us every Saturday at First Ward Park during SHOUT for Chalk-the-Walk. Leave your (temporary) mark on the park with family friendly chalk drawings! 2-6 PM!
March 18, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Are you ready for Charlotte SHOUT!? We are! Come join us every Saturday at First Ward Park during SHOUT for Chalk-the-Walk. Leave your (temporary) mark on the park with family friendly chalk drawings! 2-6 PM!
Every little bit counts! We spent the morning adding color to an important local business. Now they are ready for spring!
What can you do to create a sense of place in your neighborhood?
What can you do to create a sense of place in your neighborhood?
March 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Every little bit counts! We spent the morning adding color to an important local business. Now they are ready for spring!
What can you do to create a sense of place in your neighborhood?
What can you do to create a sense of place in your neighborhood?
Charlotte: This is a great opportunity to activate your community!
🎮 Ready to LEVEL UP your game organization? 🎮
Apply for a $300 BOOST GRANT to support meetups, leagues, game spaces, & more! 🚀
📅 Ongoing submissions—apply now!
👉 Apply: forms.gle/fXSyTabWdtMk...
#POTIONSANDPIXELS #GamingGrants #InfusionFund #Games
Apply for a $300 BOOST GRANT to support meetups, leagues, game spaces, & more! 🚀
📅 Ongoing submissions—apply now!
👉 Apply: forms.gle/fXSyTabWdtMk...
#POTIONSANDPIXELS #GamingGrants #InfusionFund #Games
February 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Charlotte: This is a great opportunity to activate your community!
We recently visited Raleigh, NC to see some of their sidewalk and road murals. Find out more about their public art initiatives on our blog! www.placeandstudio.com/thoughts
February 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
We recently visited Raleigh, NC to see some of their sidewalk and road murals. Find out more about their public art initiatives on our blog! www.placeandstudio.com/thoughts
We are hard at work this week on street calming designs for communities in Charlotte, North Carolina! Visit Placeandstudio.com to learn more about our services!
February 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
We are hard at work this week on street calming designs for communities in Charlotte, North Carolina! Visit Placeandstudio.com to learn more about our services!
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Want lower insurance costs? Design safer streets.
“This week a leading price comparison website reported the biggest annual drop in UK car insurance prices in more than 10 years, with the average cost of cover falling by £161 – or 16% – in the past 12 months.” www.theguardian.com/money/2025/j...
UK’s 20mph speed limits ‘are cutting car insurance costs’
Controversial safety policy has helped drive down premiums to 18-month low, says Confused.com
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Want lower insurance costs? Design safer streets.
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A parent shared with me a map made by their 9 year old child (of that intersection) which was sent to the city 3 years ago.
"Red X's indicate the locations I have almost been hit by cars" Think about that.
"Red X's indicate the locations I have almost been hit by cars" Think about that.
November 25, 2024 at 3:46 PM
A parent shared with me a map made by their 9 year old child (of that intersection) which was sent to the city 3 years ago.
"Red X's indicate the locations I have almost been hit by cars" Think about that.
"Red X's indicate the locations I have almost been hit by cars" Think about that.
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Nurseries / kindergartens in the Netherlands often have large bikes capable of transporting up to 10 pre-school children on outdoor trips, enabled by the safe infrastructure that can be found everywhere in the country
November 14, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Nurseries / kindergartens in the Netherlands often have large bikes capable of transporting up to 10 pre-school children on outdoor trips, enabled by the safe infrastructure that can be found everywhere in the country
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On the bottom: a raised crosswalk with daylighting, where the intersection narrows for better visibility and shorter crossing distance.
On the top: a traditional crosswalk where the sidewalk essentially disappears into the road for crossing.
Rue Louis-Hémon at Bélanger
On the top: a traditional crosswalk where the sidewalk essentially disappears into the road for crossing.
Rue Louis-Hémon at Bélanger
November 25, 2024 at 9:40 PM
On the bottom: a raised crosswalk with daylighting, where the intersection narrows for better visibility and shorter crossing distance.
On the top: a traditional crosswalk where the sidewalk essentially disappears into the road for crossing.
Rue Louis-Hémon at Bélanger
On the top: a traditional crosswalk where the sidewalk essentially disappears into the road for crossing.
Rue Louis-Hémon at Bélanger
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If you can’t see a meter-high bollard, what else can’t you see?
November 23, 2024 at 4:55 PM
If you can’t see a meter-high bollard, what else can’t you see?
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We're glad to see you here! Here's a related starter pack that folks might find helpful.
Parking reformers:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
Parking reformers:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 20, 2024 at 5:37 PM
We're glad to see you here! Here's a related starter pack that folks might find helpful.
Parking reformers:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
Parking reformers:
bsky.app/starter-pack...
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Planters and rocks are the near-term traffic calming we urgently need.
Moving curbs is expensive and time-consuming. But other options exist!
Moving curbs is expensive and time-consuming. But other options exist!
November 19, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Planters and rocks are the near-term traffic calming we urgently need.
Moving curbs is expensive and time-consuming. But other options exist!
Moving curbs is expensive and time-consuming. But other options exist!
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“Bollard forest” is a new phrase in our vocabulary. 🌳
November 16, 2024 at 12:18 AM
“Bollard forest” is a new phrase in our vocabulary. 🌳
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Make bike parking functional and accessible.
Stop making it artsy.
Stop making it artsy.
Versão Brasileira Herbert Richers
November 15, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Make bike parking functional and accessible.
Stop making it artsy.
Stop making it artsy.