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The Temporary Urbanism Of Critical Mass

Posted by: Chris Steins
Thanks to: David Gest
21 February 2005 - 9:00am

Critical Mass, a monthly gathering of cyclists originally founded in San Francisco, has quickly become a worldwide phenomenon.

In this week's Planetizen Op-Ed, Rocco Pendola discusses the origins of this loose confederation of bike riders, its philosophical underpinnings, and its relationship with New Urbanism, smart growth, and temporary urbanism -- an alternative way of looking at public space.

Full Story: The Temporary Urbanism of Critical Mass
Source: Planetizen, February 21, 2005
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Most importantly, we should acknowledge that a consensus building event forms at one time around one cluster among many interacting issues and actions. Other efforts will and should emerge around clusters of other issues and actions.
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