Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Clarence Eckerson

Clarence Eckerson Jr. on the 34th Avenue open street with his award from the United Freakin' Nations.

Monday’s Headlines: An Award from the Freakin’ U.N. Edition

By Streetsblog | Apr 18, 2022 | No Comments

Whoa — our colleague from Streetfilms, Clarence Eckerson Jr., just got an award from the United Nations. No joke — the real United Nations. Plus all the other news from the holiday weekend.

SEE IT! Montréal Offers Lessons for All Cities That Want Safer, Better, More Livable Streets

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Sep 16, 2021 | No Comments

No wonder they call it the Great White North. Check out these two short films from the Paris of North America.

1,000! Clarence Eckerson’s Streetfilms Hits the Ultimate Milestone

By Clarence Eckerson Jr. | Sep 3, 2021 | No Comments

The 'Orson Welles of the Streets' looks back on the advent of his 1,000th installment.

From 6 to 6:30 p.m., 500 people used the 34th Avenue open street. Photo: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

SEE IT: 500 People Enjoying the 34th Avenue Open Street in Just 30 Minutes

By Gersh Kuntzman | Aug 4, 2021 | No Comments

It only takes a few seconds to see what Jackson Heights will lose if the Department of Transportation fails to protect what it calls its "gold standard" open street. Watch Clarence Eckerson's new film now.

Lucia Deng on the High Bridge. Photo: Clarence Eckerson Jr.

Meet the #BikeNYC All-Stars: Today, @LuciaDLite of The Bronx

By Streetsblog | Jul 12, 2021 | No Comments

You know her as @LuciaDLite on Twitter, but now it's time to meet Lucia Deng of the West Bronx in the latest installment of Streetfilms' "Meet the Activist" series.

Cities such as Oakland and Minneapolis (bottom right corner only) show how streets can be opened up for pedestrians without a lot of cops.

STREETFILMS: As New York Starts ‘Open Streets,’ Let’s Look at How Oakland Does It

By Streetsblog | May 1, 2020 | No Comments

We're not reinventing the wheel. We're just slowing it down. And here's what it might look like.

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