This week's
Golden Footprint awards highlighted a ton of inspiring projects, from the
Mike Gotch Memorial Bike and Pedestrian Bridge in my neighborhood, to the
City of La Mesa's Safe Routes to School program that uses an often-overlooked resource (older adults) to help ensure student safety on the way to and from school.
But as a blogger I had special appreciation for the electronic activism, and clever title, of
The Stumblr, which received special recognition for providing a platform to "showcase" San Diego's worst sidewalks (and for
generating some national buzz about the sad state of our most important piece of pedestrian infrastructure). Brainchild of Voice of San Diego writer Liam Dillon, the site allows anyone to submit a photo of their favorite pedestrian debacle, which Dillon will then display prominently on the page. Judging by the dismay of the city councilmembers present at the awards ceremony, it might just be enough to generate some sidewalk improvements.
I wonder if it would work on the LA City Council?
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| Yes, there really is a sidewalk under this creative landscaping in Woodland Hills. |
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