The Neighborhood

"Walking the Walk"

by National Building Museum curator Susan Piedmont-Palladino

We learn our habits early. The first time we do something it’s always a little awkward. Remember the first time you sat in the driver’s seat? But if you do something often enough and it becomes a habit, then even the most implausible activity can become the new normal. That’s how you became a chauffeur for your kids...

Jan Gehl: The Neighborhood

Danish urbanist and author Jan Gehl describes the value of walkable and bikeable nieghborhoods.

Jan Gehl: Neighborhood from National Building Museum on Vimeo

What do you like best about your neighborhood?

We want to hear from you! Each month we feature a new video question. Please record a response and upload it to our Youtube channel.

This month we are asking you what you like best about your neighborhood and what you would change if you had the chance. Are you most fond of a park down the street, your local school or kind neighbors? If you could change anything about your neighborhood what would it be? Would you add bike lanes, ask for a hardware store you could walk to or plant more trees? We look forward to hearing your thoughts!.