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Streetfilms: ‘Talking Public Spaces’ in the Meatpacking District
See it: Gorgeous plazas with lush plantings in movable containers. Refurbished 19th-century factory buildings on quaint cobblestone streets. People sipping drinks under red cloth umbrellas — and hardly a car to be seen. Are we really in the Manhattan? Yes.
December 1, 2021
SEE IT! Montréal Offers Lessons for All Cities That Want Safer, Better, More Livable Streets
No wonder they call it the Great White North. Check out these two short films from the Paris of North America.
September 16, 2021
SEE IT: In Boston, Bus Rapid Transit Works
The transit system in the Hub of the Universe is undergoing a long overdue transformation thanks to expansion of dedicated space for buses.
September 7, 2021
1,000! Clarence Eckerson’s Streetfilms Hits the Ultimate Milestone
The 'Orson Welles of the Streets' looks back on the advent of his 1,000th installment.
September 3, 2021
SEE IT: 500 People Enjoying the 34th Avenue Open Street in Just 30 Minutes
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.
August 4, 2021
SEE IT: Boston’s Curbside Eateries are Amazing

July 30, 2021
Meet the #BikeNYC All-Stars: Today, Shabazz Stuart of Brooklyn
Streetsblog readers know Shabazz Stuart as the CEO of Oonee. Now it’s time to meet him in the latest installment of Streetfilms’ “Meet the Activist” series.
July 24, 2021
Meet the #BikeNYC All-Stars: Today, @LuciaDLite of The Bronx
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.
July 12, 2021
Meet the #BikeNYC All-Stars: Today, @Tellythecairn of Queens
You know her as @tellythecairn on Twitter — but now it's time to get to know activist CJ Wojtkowski in a rare "up close and personal" mini-doc from Streetfilms.
July 5, 2021
SEE IT: Cyclists Win (Or, More Accurately, Lose) on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn
There are more two-wheeled users of Kent Avenue than four- or more-wheeled, pollution-belching users. So why do cars and trucks get all the space?
May 27, 2021