It will take courage to enact the post-pandemic change we need in Canada’s cities GlobeDebate
Pedestrians walk along a street in Montreal on May 15, 2020. The city has announced it will close over 300km of streets to only bicycle and pedestrian traffic to encourage physical distancing.COVID-19 has laid bare the vulnerabilities of Canadian cities for all to see. The number of people experiencing homelessness – so visible when everyone else is told to stay at home – means we need to take a more aggressive and inclusive approach to building affordable housing.
Indeed, despite the Declaration’s faith that cities will be able to enact its ambitious and practical goals – ensuring the responsible use of land, accelerating the decarbonization of our transportation systems, and embracing sustainability in our built and natural environments – it won’t be easy, in practice.
The Declaration also suggests prioritizing"the transformation of existing streets and roadways for active transportation both for the immediate, post-pandemic recovery period and as permanent measures by adding additional space that meets the needs of pedestrians, individuals with mobility challenges such as the elderly and people with disabilities, and cyclists.
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