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Home » Archives » May 2008 » The Melbourne Paradigm

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05/12/2008: "The Melbourne Paradigm"

Just encountered a marvelous video from Streetfilms.org examining the stunning changes wrought in Melbourne, Australia, to convert it from a typically dreary autocentric grid to a delightful, pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly conglomeration of street villages bustling with radiant life (and profitable businesses).

View it here:



Or see it with additional commentary at Streetfilms.org

Richard Risemberg, on 05.12.08 @ 05:49PST