The Weekly What If: What If We Turn Austin Into A Continuous Playground And Outdoor Gym?The opinions expressed in The Weekly What If do not necessarily reflect those of the Austinist or anyone else in the Ist network. Alex GilliamInstall recumbent bicycle benches at CAP Metro Bus stops? Outdoor stair climbers on Congress Ave.? In-ground trampolines on Guadalupe? Criss-crossing balance beams on 2nd Street? Concrete... continue reading on Austinist
Alex Gilliam Building A Healthier AustinTuesday, October 20The Independent (501 I-35, Austin TX 78702)Free and open to the public. Local, organic appetizers will be kindly offered by East Side Showroom and free beer will also be provided.[info]Building A Healthier Austin - A Discussion Of Connections And Possibilities....of What If's? The... continue reading on Austinist
The Weekly What If?: What if children became our judges, our litmus test for whether we’ve done a good job of designing our streets and cities?How far were you allowed to travel alone when you were a kid? Are you per chance Vicky Thomas, from Sheffield? If by some very unusual fluke you are from Sheffield, England and your name is Vicky, you are now in your late thirties, married and have a lovely son... continue reading on Austinist
The Weekly What If?: What if we transformed our street use culture by Making Austin Weirder?What if you and your neighbors decided one day to turn your street into grassed- over park, replete with pony rides, an oompah band and vegetable gardens? When presented with such a possibility, most would laugh derisively or mention something along the lines of, ‘Have you lost your ever-loving mind?!’.... continue reading on Austinist
The Weekly What If?: What If Austin Used Mimes To Shame People Into Being Better Users Of Our Streets? Part Two In A Two Part Series.Alex Gilliam If you missed last week's post, the first installment of this two part series, click (here) How about a brief quiz to start things off, shall we? 1. Which would cause drivers to be more careful and drive conservatively when passing through an area with a substantial deer... continue reading on Austinist
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