Car-Free Streets Are Amazing (And We Need More of Them)

• This video is mostly about the principle of "Autoluw," a Dutch urban planning concept that closely translates to nearly car-free. 
• Students will learn about the benefits of bike paths and pedestrian walkways in city and suburban planning. 

Positives

• It addresses counterarguments you might hear against car-free areas and then debunks each talking point.
• It includes images of international cities that can serve as inspiration for what green and accessible city planning can look like.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• There is an ad before the video.
  

Differentiation

• Students in ELA classes can use this as a mentor text for opinion writing using counterarguments.
• Students in art classes can create a visual representation of their ideal "Autoluw" area.
• Students in civics classes can think about accessibility in their own communities and how they can advocate for cleaner air and increased access.
• Other resources related to this topic include Why City Design Is Important (And Why I Hate Houston) and Build Your Own Equitable City.
  

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