cities without cars - Page 3

Justme · October 27th, 2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dark_shadow1

Relaxed? Not with an average density of around 1 million tourists per square meter.

But the far majority of those tourists cram themselves into the tiny area around St Marks square and a thin strip to the Rialto Bridge.
Tourists in general are quite predictable and rarely venture past the main sights.

By far the rest of the main island group has far fewer toursist, and there are plenty of places virtually tourist free.

My memories of Venice are a tourist crush around the tiny area of St Marks square, and then peace and relaxation in the vast majority.

Justme · October 27th, 2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by redstone

I think small towns should ban cars. Only vehicles allowed are bicycles and electrical vehicles for emergency (ambulances, police cars, fire fighting)... Air would be a lot better.

What about delivery's?

potiz81 · October 28th, 2010, 12:01 AM

Hydra island, Greece, is totally car-free. People circulate with donkeys and boats

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Mascabrother · October 30th, 2010, 01:44 AM

There are so many Greek Islands without cars.

Paseo de la Reforma Mexico ... no cars in some many places of this 28 millions city while the Flu Vacinne.

Mascabrother · October 30th, 2010, 01:49 AM

Vauban is a new neighborhood of 5000 habitants and 600 jobs 4 km to the south of the town center in Freiburg, Germany. It was built as "a sustainable model district".

Within Vauban, transportation is primarily by foot or bicycle. As of 2009 around 70% of the households had chosen to live without a private car.

From Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vauban,_Freiburg

Ωρτimuş · October 30th, 2010, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by joshsam

Mackinac Island, Mich., United States
The Medina of Fes-al-Bali, Morocco | Pop: 156,000
Hydra, Saronic Islands, Greece | Pop: 3,000
La Cumbrecita, Argentina | Pop: 345
Lamu Island, Kenya | Pop: 2,000-plus

Fes-al-Bali means the Old City of Fez

Here some photos of the Medina of Fez

Balaputradewa · October 30th, 2010, 06:56 AM

Jakarta, Indonesia
Population: 14,101,720 (2010)

All photo by Paul Kada

atariboy15 · October 30th, 2010, 05:26 PM

What was the original thread posters meaning behind this thread?

I only ask because I don't think it was to pollute the thread with photos of whatever city during a non-rush-hour. I was hoping to see more photos of cities like Venice or Fes-al-Bali, not asphalt devoid of cars.

Suburbanist · October 30th, 2010, 11:05 PM

It's impossible to control how a thread will develop once you create it.

***earthJoker*** · November 1st, 2010, 08:54 PM

Actually I think picture spammers should get more warnings

idnobleg · September 14th, 2012, 12:37 PM

What are your opinions/views about Masdar city in respect of the quality of features it has.

The Cake On BBQ · September 14th, 2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mascabrother

Vauban is a new neighborhood of 5000 habitants and 600 jobs 4 km to the south of the town center in Freiburg, Germany. It was built as "a sustainable model district".

Within Vauban, transportation is primarily by foot or bicycle. As of 2009 around 70% of the households had chosen to live without a private car.

From Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vauban,_Freiburg

I'd like to live there

aaabbbccc · September 15th, 2012, 12:30 PM

The fes medina is huge , not sure how big in size in KM 2 but I believe 30 % of the greater fes region is the medina , fes is not a sprawling metro area , it is very compact compared to Marrakech which has a lot more sprawl than Fes and the population of Fes is actually larger than Marrakech

joshsam · September 15th, 2012, 01:13 PM

Yes and btw, Marrakech was full of cars everywhere. The differend districts where far away from eachother with lots of open and unused land in between them. Rush hour was a nightmare when i visited last week. Even in the medina there where big roads crossing that where conjested most of the time.

But Fez has lots and lots of cars and big roads to, so I don't think it does belong in here aftherall. But I guess of only speaking about the medina of Fez it's ok.

Clery · September 15th, 2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Torch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Occit

Some favelas or slums in latinamerica could be considered as non-cars cities (or zones of cities), generally that kind of urban places do not have road access, sometimes the access is by stairs or by sidewalks.

Are the letters in that picture for real, or is this just a simple photoshop trick?
Because it would be impressive.

No. It's a photoshop trick.

However, I agree with you, it would be great if it would become real! With a bit of organization but it could really become a reality.

skyridgeline · September 20th, 2012, 09:52 AM

Technically not a city but an island community of ~ 25,000 people. The ferries take ~ 35(fast)-60 minutes from Central Hong Kong to Cheung Chau.

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By rocdy
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Dannyyo · October 11th, 2012, 12:29 AM

No way I can't imagine living without a car!

Dannyyo · October 11th, 2012, 12:31 AM

No way I can't imagine living without a car!

fieldsofdreams · October 11th, 2012, 05:29 AM

A car-less city? Now that's something I would definitely like to look into... Will buses be enough to replace cars, or will it be future-thinking? I immediately thought of Venice as a car-less city, but I guess I want to learn more.

CNB30 · October 13th, 2012, 03:07 AM

Its not a whole city, but Charlottesville VA blocked off their entire main street for pedestrians. It would be great to see more of this

October 28th, 2010, 12:01 AM	#43
potiz81 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Frankfurt Posts: 864 Likes (Received): 34	Hydra island, Greece, is totally car-free. People circulate with donkeys and boats image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr

October 30th, 2010, 01:44 AM	#44
Mascabrother Ευχαριστώ Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,013 Likes (Received): 115	There are so many Greek Islands without cars. Paseo de la Reforma Mexico ... no cars in some many places of this 28 millions city while the Flu Vacinne. __________________ FREEDOM ISN'T FREE

October 30th, 2010, 01:49 AM	#45
Mascabrother Ευχαριστώ Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,013 Likes (Received): 115	Vauban Germany Vauban is a new neighborhood of 5000 habitants and 600 jobs 4 km to the south of the town center in Freiburg, Germany. It was built as "a sustainable model district". Within Vauban, transportation is primarily by foot or bicycle. As of 2009 around 70% of the households had chosen to live without a private car. From Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vauban,_Freiburg __________________ FREEDOM ISN'T FREE

October 30th, 2010, 06:56 AM	#47
Balaputradewa SUMSEL GEMILANG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Palembang Posts: 6,420 Likes (Received): 34	Jakarta, Indonesia Population: 14,101,720 (2010) All photo by Paul Kada __________________ Sabbesatta Bhavantu Sukhitata: Semoga Semua Makhluk Hidup Berbahagia !!

October 30th, 2010, 05:26 PM	#48
atariboy15 el mexicano blanco Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: my place Posts: 48 Likes (Received): 0	What was the original thread posters meaning behind this thread? I only ask because I don't think it was to pollute the thread with photos of whatever city during a non-rush-hour. I was hoping to see more photos of cities like Venice or Fes-al-Bali, not asphalt devoid of cars. __________________ dead

October 30th, 2010, 11:05 PM	#49
Suburbanist SPQR Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 14,845 Likes (Received): 1089	It's impossible to control how a thread will develop once you create it. __________________ Dream of the year: a city without streets.

November 1st, 2010, 08:54 PM	#50
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September 14th, 2012, 12:37 PM	#51
idnobleg Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 19 Likes (Received): 0	What are your opinions/views about Masdar city in respect of the quality of features it has.

September 15th, 2012, 12:30 PM	#53
aaabbbccc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ORLANDO / CASABLANCA/ SAN JUAN Posts: 3,170 Likes (Received): 17	The fes medina is huge , not sure how big in size in KM 2 but I believe 30 % of the greater fes region is the medina , fes is not a sprawling metro area , it is very compact compared to Marrakech which has a lot more sprawl than Fes and the population of Fes is actually larger than Marrakech __________________ I HAVE VISITED THE UNITED STATES , CANADA , MEXICO , PUERTO RICO , MOROCCO , FRANCE , SPAIN , ITALY , ISRAEL , KUWAIT , TUNISIA , COSTA RICA AND EGYPT AND I AM PROUD TO BE MOROCCAN , FRENCH AND PUERTO RICAN

September 15th, 2012, 01:13 PM	#54
joshsam Bokparty Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sint-Truiden Posts: 4,215 Likes (Received): 163	Yes and btw, Marrakech was full of cars everywhere. The differend districts where far away from eachother with lots of open and unused land in between them. Rush hour was a nightmare when i visited last week. Even in the medina there where big roads crossing that where conjested most of the time. But Fez has lots and lots of cars and big roads to, so I don't think it does belong in here aftherall. But I guess of only speaking about the medina of Fez it's ok. __________________ *Be. Forum Meeting - Brussels* Morocco: Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz region- A small trip report Belgium's capital of fruit: Sint-Truiden Last edited by joshsam; September 15th, 2012 at 01:21 PM.

September 20th, 2012, 09:52 AM	#56
skyridgeline Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 824 Likes (Received): 26	Cheung Chau, Hong kong Technically not a city but an island community of ~ 25,000 people. The ferries take ~ 35(fast)-60 minutes from Central Hong Kong to Cheung Chau. By yewco image hosted on flickr By m.gin image hosted on flickr By Johnny.Lee image hosted on flickr By tangpauline image hosted on flickr By m.gin image hosted on flickr By rocdy image hosted on flickr By yussefThe3rd image hosted on flickr By Sarah K Moore image hosted on flickr

October 11th, 2012, 12:29 AM	#57
Dannyyo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Salem/Keizer Posts: 13 Likes (Received): 0	No way I can't imagine living without a car!

October 11th, 2012, 12:31 AM	#58
Dannyyo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Salem/Keizer Posts: 13 Likes (Received): 0	No way I can't imagine living without a car!

October 11th, 2012, 05:29 AM	#59
fieldsofdreams Future city planner Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Manila • San Francisco Posts: 7,874 Likes (Received): 686	A car-less city? Now that's something I would definitely like to look into... Will buses be enough to replace cars, or will it be future-thinking? I immediately thought of Venice as a car-less city, but I guess I want to learn more. __________________ Anthony or FOD • Urban Studies & Planning • SF State and UC Berkeley What's Hot: Bay Area in Pictures • Bay Area Transit • NEW! Santa Cruz Faith is like electricity. You can't see it, but you can see the light. (Unknown) • 17 Let's Go Warriors and Sharks!

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CNB30 centralnatbankbuildingrva Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Richmond va Posts: 1,144 Likes (Received): 34	Its not a whole city, but Charlottesville VA blocked off their entire main street for pedestrians. It would be great to see more of this

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