Photo credit: Jenna Connolly LivableStreets was back in person at the Old South Meeting House, of Revolutionary Spaces, for our 12th Annual StreetTalk 10-in-1—and it was so wonderful to see everyone. We had a great turnout of partners, supporters, attendees and of course… speakers! This year, we had ten sessions, with two groups of two speakers (bonus speakers!) and also offered a hybrid model. Thank you to everyone who attended: in-person or tuned in online, it was so great to reunite. Continue reading

The past couple of years have been rife with uncertainty, but there is one thing you can always count on - StreetTalks! We brought back the most popular Livable Streets event - the StreetTalk 10-in-1 - now in a virtual format. The event featured 10 speakers from around the region and the country in a lightning round of presentations covering a wide range of topics, including transforming housing policy, the future of the MBTA and expanding the meaning of “safe” on our streets. Continue reading

Where Do We Go From Here: Livable Streets, Vibrant Communities, and the Future of Transportation 2020 wasn’t the year anyone expected. As we look toward 2021, many are asking “where do we go from here?”. When LivableStreets was founded 15 years ago we set a bold vision for urban streets -- and it’s time to do that again. From expanding transit access, to transforming housing policy, we held a conversation with national leaders about what we need to do in the next 15 years in transportation to combat climate change, tackle systemic inequity, and make our streets work for everyone. Keep reading to learn more about the speakers and to access a recording of the StreetTalk + links from the chat. Continue reading

In these uncertain times, one thing is certain - transportation is more important than ever. In partnership with the WGBH Forum Network, LivableStreets hosted a four-part virtual StreetTalk series focused on our streets, our transportation system, and the future of mobility. Each StreetTalk featured a discussion with guest speakers followed by ample time for Q&A with the audience. Audience members had the opportunity to submit questions in advance, and there were also opportunities to ask questions during the event. Continue reading