This is why we do what we do...

I don't pretend that things like this are the direct result of any one form of action, but they would never happen without events like Park(ing) day and organizations like The Streets are for People.  This is a video of some of the amazing changes that have been made in NYC to make the space safer and more enjoyable for people. (source:Treehugger)

Quote: "we put down just the orange cones, even before we get to the apoxy or the tables and chairs and people are out in them, just in between the cones because that's how hungry people are for public space."