The Temporary Urbanism Of Critical Mass

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

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February 21, 2005, 9:00 AM PST

By Chris Steins @planetizen

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.

Thanks to David Gest

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Monday, February 21, 2005 in Planetizen

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