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Do kids in your neighborhood roam on their own every day?
Do you think it’s possible?
I’ll show you that it’s possible.I’ll show you how to make it happen.
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THE PROBLEM INSPIRATION SOLUTIONS
Agenda
THE PROBLEM
Children and the Elderly Suffer Most From a Car-Centric Culture.
The Problem of Children’s Lack of Mobility is Inextricably Linked to Their Lack of Autonomy.
So what?
Independent Mobility for KidsStarts With the Neighborhood.
INSPIRATION
Neighborhood Family RoomDriveway Mural
Neighborhood Family RoomPicnic Table
Neighborhood Family RoomSidewalk Art
Neighborhood Family RoomFountain
Neighborhood Family RoomWhite Board
Neighborhood Family RoomSand Box
Neighborhood Family RoomPlay River
Family Family RoomCrappy Old Furniture
Street in Front of Our HouseLots and Lots of Laps
Nature HangoutOur Creek
NeighborsLots of Kids
NeighborsHugh, the Magician
Marco’s Village, Age 6Boundaries are Familiar Neighbors & Creek
Marco’s Afternoon, Age 7School to Barber to Bike Shop to Home
Marco’s Independent Mobility, Age 8
• Rides a vehicle 1-1/2 miles to and from school every day• Usually a bike, sometimes a scooter or rollerblades• With me to school, alone to home
• Rides a bike or scooter or skateboard or rollerblades on our street alone or with his brothers every day
• Visits nearby friends, neighbors, and our creek on his own a few times a week
• Runs errands to stores on his own about once/week
Nico’s Independent Mobility, Age 4-1/2
• Rides his bike1-1/2 miles to school every day with me• Rides a bike or scooter or rollerblades on our street
alone or with his brothers every day
South Bronx, NY
Play StreetSouth Bronx, NY
Play StreetSouth Bronx, NY
Burlington, VT
Playborhood for a Special Needs BoyBurlington, VT
Playborhood for a Special Needs BoyBurlington, VT
Portland, OR
Intersection RepairedPortland, OR
Intersection RepairedPortland, OR
Intersection RepairedPortland, OR
Intersection RepairedPortland, OR
Intersection RepairedPortland, OR
SOLUTIONS
Make a Neighborhood Hangout
Make a Neighborhood Hangout
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What are the chances something’s going on right now?1
5 Characteristics of Neighborhood Hangouts1 • fun for multiple ages• comfortable• visible• accessible• critical mass
Claim the Street2
Place Attractions in and Next to the Street 2
Ask Government to Ban Cars From the Street 2
. . . Or, Just Occupy the Street 2
Make a VillageMake a Village3
All Neighborhoods Have Hidden Treasures
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Do You Have a Magician in Your Neighborhood?
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Ideas for Making a Village3- Play with your kids in your front yard or street- Knock on neighbors' doors- Walk and bike in your neighborhood- Run a neighborhood summer camp- Play a neighborhood scavenger hunt game
TEACH Self Reliance Skills From a Young Age
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Make Regular Commutes by Bike or Foot
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Give a Little More Rope Day-by-Day4
CHOOSE Commute-Friendly Alternatives
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Frequent Friendly Local Retailers
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Frequent Friendly Local Retailers
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Send Your Kids to Your Neighborhood School
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Walk the Walk6
6 There are More Important Things Than Saving 20 Minutes a Day.
No Excuses Parents Raise No Excuses Kids
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