An opinion brief, on defining and messaging urban design's healthcare-equivalent issue.
Democrats are centering the current government shutdown showdown around a salient issue: healthcare. It's a smart framework, as the issue has long been a winner for them, and it benefits large swathes of folks across the political aisle.
We need to do a better job of strategizing our shorthand, and communicating accordingly.
Timeline:
00:00 The urbanist wish list.
00:33 Strategy.
01:29 Lessons from the current government shutdown.
02:24 Why healthcare works.
04:09 Finding a shorthand - safe cities for kids.
05:08 What’s our healthcare?
05:41 Designing and planning for kids.
06:35 The Bike Bus precedents, and safe streets for kids.
07:29 Nostalgia and the long-term play.
08:10 Plugging into mainstream conversations, such as The Anxious Generation.
09:17 Wrapping up.
For context: