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Engineer Like A Girl @engineerlikeagirl.bsky.social · Aug 22

Remember this when people quote collision data and say that "speed isn't a factor" so reducing the speed limit won't positively affect road safety. It's always a factor, despite what the police write in their incident report.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 21

Remember, whenever you hear that “speed wasn’t a factor” in a deadly crash, what they mean is that the car involved wasn’t technically speeding. At least “not by much.” It presumes that the speed limit wasn’t too high to begin with.

When it comes to death from collisions, SPEED IS ALWAYS a factor.

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Dr. Young-Leslie {use alt-text, humans} ElbowsUp! 🇨🇦🚲 @ethnographer.bsky.social · Aug 22

WOW. Great interview, @brenttoderian.bsky.social !!
I've forwarded the link to several Town planners in my network. Go "constructive candor"!
#Urbanism
#Urbanistsky

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TODERIAN UrbanWORKS Inc. (TUW) @toderianuw.bsky.social · 6h

ICYMI: Some REALLY blunt messaging from @brenttoderian.bsky.social with what’s actually necessary for better cities anywhere in the world — including the need to unapologetically call out the lies and conspiracy theories used to attack better ideas. Listen and share!

Calgary Climate Hub @calgaryclimatehub.ca · Aug 20

This month's guest is one of the world's TOP urbanists, Canadian @brenttoderian.bsky.social! We talk suburbs, #sprawl, #BikeLanes, why smart #CityBuilding is the common sense climate solution & the awesome responsibility of the city councils we elect. #yyc #yyccc www.podcastics.com/episode/3796...

Brent Toderian & the Common Sense of Climate Smart Cities

Why urban design is a force multiplier in the fight against climate change

www.podcastics.com

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Jay Pitter @jaypitter.bsky.social · 3d

This is wild and kinda amazing. As a Jamaican-Canadian, I’m confident that the fact that you were very blunt was well received. Our culture is very direct and warm. Also, I am confident my peeps will make strides, that’s also a part of our culture :) Congrats on a successful engagement.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 3d

The ENERGY in our big public event in downtown Kingston, Jamaica Thursday (700-800 registered plus walk-ins) was seriously off the charts. Remarkable constructive energy. An urgent call to action(I was VERY blunt!) Will it, along with media and 3 days working with local leaders, be a turning point?

Part of the big crowd. Huge room, full balcony too

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

Portland continues to amaze me 👏

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: “Toderian says it’s easy to be distracted by futuristic innovations like electric cars, drone delivery networks & hyperloops. ‘The real solutions are a lot less sexy and a lot more common sense… Tech won’t save us if we get the fundamentals wrong.”

I was 1 of 3 urban experts asked to weigh in.

A world without traffic? Three urban experts rethink how cities move

Gridlock is costing us billions, but bold solutions like bus-only lanes, congestion charges and flexible work hours could get cities moving again

www.theglobeandmail.com

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TODERIAN UrbanWORKS Inc. (TUW) @toderianuw.bsky.social · 1d

THIS WEEKEND in Turin Italy! #UtopianHours

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 4d

NEXT WEEKEND! I’ll be among a lot of great speakers in TORINO/TURIN Italy for the #UTOPIANHOURS European festival for city-making and urban innovation! Check out this line-up for a truly unique event!

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 4d

NEXT WEEKEND! I’ll be among a lot of great speakers in TORINO/TURIN Italy for the #UTOPIANHOURS European festival for city-making and urban innovation! Check out this line-up for a truly unique event!

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Tracy @wacket.bsky.social · 1d

Epic post...

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 2d

Pushing for a cease fire so you can look good in a genocide you specifically enabled, at the same time as you’re assaulting your own democracy & waging war on your own cities, is never going to get you a prize for peace. If there’s a prize for hypocrisy and narcissism though, you’ve got a real shot.

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TODERIAN UrbanWORKS Inc. (TUW) @toderianuw.bsky.social · 1d

THIS WEEKEND in Turin Italy! #UtopianHours

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 4d

NEXT WEEKEND! I’ll be among a lot of great speakers in TORINO/TURIN Italy for the #UTOPIANHOURS European festival for city-making and urban innovation! Check out this line-up for a truly unique event!

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TODERIAN UrbanWORKS Inc. (TUW) @toderianuw.bsky.social · 1d

“The Kingston waterfront is not just underperforming, it’s actively hurting the city.”— @brenttoderian.bsky.social

“His remarks came amid a sweeping presentation that blended global best practices with pointed local critique.”

Will last week in Kingston Jamaica be the turning point the city needs?

Photo with newspaper storey on the business cover.

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TODERIAN UrbanWORKS Inc. (TUW) @toderianuw.bsky.social · 2d

“ @BrentToderian.bsky.social urged the government to stop waiting for market forces and instead take deliberate steps to catalyse change. ‘Don’t hope and pray. Be intentional. Fill the gaps. Activate the dead spaces. Make things happen!’”

Read this, with your own city in mind.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: “The cost of inaction is greater than the cost of transformation,” Toderian said. “You can’t afford not to act.”

This article does a pretty good job capturing the energy, urgency, and (some of the many) ideas in my very blunt “Call To Action” this week in Kingston, Jamaica. Follow-thru is key!

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TODERIAN UrbanWORKS Inc. (TUW) @toderianuw.bsky.social · 2d

“Toderian says it’s easy to be distracted by futuristic innovations like electric cars, drone delivery networks & hyperloops. ‘The real solutions are a lot less sexy and a lot more common sense… Tech won’t save us if we get the fundamentals wrong.”

@brenttoderian.bsky.social was 1 of 3 weighing in.

A world without traffic? Three urban experts rethink how cities move

Gridlock is costing us billions, but bold solutions like bus-only lanes, congestion charges and flexible work hours could get cities moving again

www.theglobeandmail.com

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TODERIAN UrbanWORKS Inc. (TUW) @toderianuw.bsky.social · 2d

“ @BrentToderian.bsky.social urged the government to stop waiting for market forces and instead take deliberate steps to catalyse change. ‘Don’t hope and pray. Be intentional. Fill the gaps. Activate the dead spaces. Make things happen!’”

Read this, with your own city in mind.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: “The cost of inaction is greater than the cost of transformation,” Toderian said. “You can’t afford not to act.”

This article does a pretty good job capturing the energy, urgency, and (some of the many) ideas in my very blunt “Call To Action” this week in Kingston, Jamaica. Follow-thru is key!

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TODERIAN UrbanWORKS Inc. (TUW) @toderianuw.bsky.social · 3d

“Paris is uniquely positioned to celebrate & platform bold action from cities around the world…exemplifying those key words ‘further & faster.’ Not because they’ve been perfect but because they’ve been strategic, determined & fearless.” @brenttoderian.bsky.social in @forbes.com with @carltonreid.com

Cities Vs. Climate Change: Global Exhibition In Paris Inspires Action

From Paris to Belém: 10 Years of Global Climate Action—celebrates a decade of bold urban responses to climate change since the 2015 Paris Agreement.

www.forbes.com

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Ash Ponders is judging the Smithsonian Photo Contest @ashponders.bsky.social · 4d

Spent a day cycling around the Paris’ 10th this August, it was delightful and totally easy. Cycling Parisians were smiling and friendly. The city felt totally different.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 4d

“The transformation is astonishing. [Paris] has quietly—& quickly—become one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. What started as a series of emergency “coronapistes” or pop-up bike lanes, built during the pandemic has evolved into a permanent bike network spanning hundreds of kilometres.”

New Study Shows How Paris Pedaled Its Way to a Cycling Revolution

Cycling through central Paris meant weaving between buses and scooters—a bold choice reserved for the fearless few.

momentummag.com

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Meade Krosby @meadekrosby.bsky.social · Sep 15

Since I haven't seen one yet, here's a starter pack of scientists actively working in the climate adaptation and resilience space, including researchers as well as climate service providers! 🌎🧪

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Jan 4

In case you missed it, this was my starter pack for voices and organizations in Canadian Urbanism specifically. I’ve been adding to it over time, so even if you explored it before, you might want to see who’s been added. And sharing it would be much appreciated! #UrbanistShoutOut go.bsky.app/QWdmJjk

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Antifa Steel Buttercup @artofbehavior.bsky.social · 4d

I just fell in love with Portland.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 4d

Horrifying. #Portland

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 5d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Blair Lorenzo / The Fox and the City @thefoxandthecity.com · 3d

Is the future of urban North America in Canada?

(I'm sure someone will hit me with a good argument about Mexico, which I could also believe)

Joey Politano🏳️‍🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 3d

also rapidly urbanizing (1.8k->2.4k->3k over the last 40 years) in a way the US is not (1.8k->2k->2.2k)

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Renee de St. Croix @reneedsc.bsky.social · 3d

Really happy to reconnect with old friends Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com back visiting Vancouver from their amazing global work championing smart urban biking. Great fun at the Dutch Consulate special event celebrating their inspiring new book “Women Changing Cities!” #UrbanismBookClub

Picture of me with the book cover “Women Changing Cities”

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elena perez @thisiselena.bsky.social · 9d

I want this for us

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 10d

According to the City of Paris, in the last 10 years 150K trees have been planted & 45ha of parks created in the already hot city, all intended to not only improve quality-of-life today, but also help the city adapt to & manage summer heatwaves of 50℃ (122F) by 2050.

Just the start.

Common sense.

Paris before and after street transformation

New urban forest planted in front of Paris City Hall

A Paris “School Street” where cars are removed and people space/tree planting are added

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Søren Have @sorenhave.dk · 21d

Much recommended ‘lecture’ on urban mobility and its companion, land use planning.

Love how Brent several times stress the need to call out status quo bias, eg by highlighting that people calling for ‘balance’ in really just want status quo. Which is not fair, but just what we have gotten used to.

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · Aug 22

WATCH THIS: This is quite possibly still the most comprehensive interview I’ve ever done on smart urban transportation for better cities. Filmed in Vienna for a planned Paris-based documentary. Watch it, quote it, and please help spread it around. Thanks!

Brent Toderian on sustainable mobility

YouTube video by opascaud

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 3d

ICYMI: “Some still insist ‘downtowns will never attract kids & shouldn’t try.’ Then they design downtown to virtually repel kids, and it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Vancouver proves the opposite can be true...”

I’m quoted in this article by @johnlorinc.bsky.social for @calcities.bsky.social

People want to have kids and live downtown. Can they? - Western City Magazine

For decades, planners focused on attracting young singles to dense urban cores. That dynamic has shifted, in part because ...

www.westerncity.com

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 3d

The ENERGY in our big public event in downtown Kingston, Jamaica Thursday (700-800 registered plus walk-ins) was seriously off the charts. Remarkable constructive energy. An urgent call to action(I was VERY blunt!) Will it, along with media and 3 days working with local leaders, be a turning point?

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