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đź“… Today's Story: Once a mere boundary for cars and drainage, street curbs are quickly becoming key urban assets. Cities like New York and Seattle are redesigning this contested space to better serve deliveries, bikes, pedestrians, and public life.
URBAN DESIGN
Thanks to More Deliveries, Cities Are Rethinking Curbs |
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Source: NYC Curb Management Action Plan
📰 What Happened: Once dominated by parked cars, curbs are now overloaded by deliveries, transit, and dining. In NYC, 2.4M packages arrive daily, straining outdated streets. Cities are deploying new policies and pilot projects—like microhubs and off-hour delivery incentives—to make curbs more efficient and equitable for all users.
🔍 A Closer Look: From Berkeley to Manhattan, curbs are the new frontlines of urban mobility. Programs like NYC’s Smart Curb Pilot and Philadelphia’s dynamic pricing trials are using design, tech, and regulation to tackle congestion and reclaim curb space. Microhubs enable cleaner, last-mile delivery, while enforcement curbs double-parking and traffic slowdowns.
🧠Why It Matters: Urban curbs are no longer passive zones but crucial public infrastructure that supports sustainability, accessibility, and economic activity. Rethinking curb use aligns with broader urban goals, making streets more adaptable and inclusive for pedestrians, cyclists, businesses, and beyond.
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