Bertolini (2023) Flashcards
What is the key issue with mobility-centered urban planning?
It leads to environmental, social, and economic problems like congestion, pollution, and social exclusion.
What is the emerging paradigm for urban planning?
A shift from mobility-focused planning to accessibility-based planning, prioritizing social cohesion, public space, and environmental health.
What does “Accessibility by Proximity” mean?
Ensuring people can reach essential services, jobs, and social opportunities within walking or cycling distance, rather than relying on transportation.
Define “Convivial Streets.”
Streets designed primarily for people, social interaction, and nature, rather than prioritizing cars and traffic flow.
What is “Diffused Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)”?
Expanding transit-oriented development beyond city centers to suburban and rural areas.
What is the “Avoid, Shift, Improve (ASI)” framework?
A sustainable transport strategy that prioritizes:
1. Avoid unnecessary travel.
2. Shift to sustainable transport modes.
3. Improve transport efficiency and technology.
What does the article propose about car usage in cities?
Cars should be an option, not a necessity, with greater emphasis on shared mobility and reduced parking.
How does the article suggest urban freight should be handled
Reduce reliance on urban freight through local production, circular economies, and alternative transport modes like cargo bikes.
What are the main problems with current urban mobility systems?
Car dependency leads to congestion & pollution.
Urban sprawl increases travel distances.
Social exclusion due to lack of accessibility.
What are the five key components of planning beyond mobility?
- Convivial Streets – streets as social & public spaces.
- Accessibility by Proximity – localizing daily needs.
- Diffused TOD – transit-oriented planning beyond urban cores.
- Car as an Option – reducing car dependency.
- Avoid, Shift, Improve Freight – optimizing urban logistics.
What challenges might arise when shifting away from mobility-focused planning?
Resistance from institutions and industries.
Potential social inequalities (e.g., housing affordability in walkable areas).
Lifestyle changes requiring cultural adaptation.
What strategies does the article suggest to enable the paradigm shift?
- Urban Experimentation – testing new ideas with temporary interventions.
- Cultural & Narrative Change – shifting public perception towards accessibility.
- Policy Integration – aligning transport, land use, and sustainability goals.
What are some examples of urban experiments that embody the new paradigm?
Car-free streets and pedestrian zones.
15-minute city initiatives (e.g., Paris).
Bike-train integration for multimodal transport.
Flexible public transport models (e.g., demand-responsive transit).
