Improving bike/ped infrastructure takes longer and is more expensive than I want. And we have a LOT of catching up to do. But after decades of ignoring it, we do finally have the support to prioritize bike lanes, sidewalks, and traffic calming at the City. Keep riding, walking, and pushing for more!

I saw a lunchtime traffic jam at the bike rack at Bodos 🥯, proof that biking is possible & popular!
And Sunday was the monthly neighborhood walk with fun facts from by the Historic Resources Committee. This month, we checked out the JPA neighborhood and Oct 12 will be walking around 10th & Page!🚶‍♀️

Btw, this and more useful videos, books, podcasts, and articles can be found on the Resources & Research page of my website:

nat4cville.com/resourcesand...

Also because not enough people live within walking distance from it! Imagine how lively it would be at more hours with more mallside apartments! More people out and about = spending more money! If I were a mall business owner I’d be clamoring for taller apartments and development in the parking lots

I sprinkled seeds in the empty lot at the end of my street last year and they finally bloomed this summer! 🌺 Every time I biked by I was so thrilled to see them thriving. Hopefully even more next year 🤞

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Natalie says public housing isn't enough. Says rent control isn't enough. Says we have to let the market build. Allowing developers to build takes that off the city and contributes to the tax base. She gives examples of developments that would increase revenue.