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Earth is now trapping an ‘unprecedented’ amount of heat, NASA says - Washington Post
Climate change is already impacting Essex County: higher temperatures, more frequent and more powerful storms, dramatically increased flooding. And things will get much worse. Amherstburg has to do its part. It can’t assume others will do it for us. Watch for THRIVE’s White Paper on the subject that will call for climate change investments in the 2022 budget.
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Can art save lives? The rise of guerilla traffic calming - Driving.ca
THRIVE supports ART, STREETS ARE FOR PEOPLE and LOWER SPEED LIMITS. Do they all come together to make our streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists? Join THRIVE Amherstburg so that you can have your say in what is included in our White Papers that go to town council.
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Open Air is Back in Amherstburg
THRIVE is delighted that town Council voted to hosting “Open Air” in the downtown streets of Amherstburg again this summer. We believe that it should be a permanent summer feature. And that Council’s attention during the next budget deliberations should not be focused on whether it is continued, but how it can be made even better each year? THRIVE championed Open Air because it aligns with our “Street are for People” and Climate Change initiatives. Our research tells us that open streets are an international best practice for small towns and large cities. It follows the science that has proven that individuals are far safer during Covid outside. Also studies have shown that businesses benefit from streets designed for cyclists and pedestrians versus cars And importantly it’s FUN. After months of lock down it’s good to go outside, reconnect with your neighbours and share moments with friends you haven’t seen in months.
THRIVE will be sharing photos of Amherstburg’s busy streets every weekend. Go to #openair2021 to check them out. Better yet, contribute your own photos and tag them with #openair2021.
How cutting speed limits could slow climate change - CBC What on Earth Newsletter - Aug 13, 2020.
Lowering speed limits makes our streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians while addressing climate change. One of THRIVE’s early white papers will address this opportunity. We look forward to having Thrive members create this white paper. Stay tuned.
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This is what happens when cities ban cars from the roads
Two of THRIVE’s initiatives are addressed in this article. “Streets are for People” and Climate change. Research tells us that cars are definitely contributing to the climate crisis. Research also tells us that open streets. Aka “Open Air” are good for business, and great for health.
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Historic building gets facelift thanks to local investors - River Town Times - June 2
An Australian court ruled that the country's environment minister has an obligation to children over climate change as part of her decision-making in approving the expansion of a new coal mine https://t.co/tv9UEOwuYU pic.twitter.com/0d4PGn4IdS
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 27, 2021
Climate Change
THRIVE will be pushing Council to create a climate action plan for Amherstburg. And we are creating a youth group to help us. After all, adults are currently leaving a real mess so today’s youth should get a say on how we help fix it.
Where Covid’s Car-Free Streets Boosted Business - Bloomberg.com
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Lower Speed Limits
There is strong correlation between car speed and pedestrian and cyclist deaths. This is why THRIVE strongly believes in lowering speed limits in Amherstburg. It’s actually a no brainer.
County gives go-ahead for major push on increasing energy efficiency - Windsor Star
THRIVE Is delighted that County Council has approved this climate action plan. It follows all the disciplines that THRIVE believes in: evidence based, best practices and believes the science. Also please that Mayor DiCarlo and Deputy Mayor Meloche spoke out very strongly supporting it’s approval. Now the really hard part starts – taking action! THRIVE will table a White Paper that will contain ideas that should be in the town’s 2022 budget.
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How Cities Can Give Streets to Kids for a 'Summer of Play' - Bloomberg.com
THRIVE strongly believes that Open Air needs to be annual fixture in Amherstburg. That council should no longer debate its existence but focus on how it can be better – more special. Love this idea of turning over portion of the streets to children. The section from Dalhousie to Ramsay only has only one restaurant and little retail – it would be perfect!
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Public Art
THRIVE very much believes in art as a way to make Amherstburg a lively and attractive place to visit while increasing community pride. More murals, street art and and why not picnic tables? Communities across Ontario are stepping up their game as people want to get safely outside post the pandemic.
As record heat scorches western Russia and central Canada, climate alarm bells ring - WashingtonPost.com
Nowhere in the world can one escape the Climate Crisis. On June 2 watch THRIVE’s Zoom presentation on how it is impacting Essex County and what we can do about it. Click on Events for more information.
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Woodlands in Britain hold 213 million tonnes of #carbon (in their living trees) of which ancient and long-established woodlands hold 36% (77 million tonnes), even though they make up just 25% of all woodland.https://t.co/6lAzkg2p7n #StateOfWoodsAndTrees pic.twitter.com/pQ7ino9xP3
— Woodland Trust🌳 (@WoodlandTrust) May 23, 2021
Climate Change
“Best carbon capture is a tree. When scaled up it’s called a forest.” THRIVE is championing a climate action plan for Amherstburg because we have to do our part. We fully support deputy mayor Leo Meloche’s idea to plant more.
If you’re still against safe bike-lanes, understand this — the safer & more comfortable urban biking is, the more people choose to ride instead of drive. The more people ride, the more people are able to move in EVERY way, with less space, public cost, crashes, emissions, etc. pic.twitter.com/Cu3jhY6wWA
— Brent Toderian (@BrentToderian) May 19, 2021
Active transportation - Cycling
THRIVE strongly believes in making Amherstburg even more bike friendly. For cycling to succeed, the town needs a total cycling grid and protected cycling lanes.
Study in New Zealand Says Cycling & Walking Investments are 10X More Effective - ebikes-international.com
THRIVE just finished a Zoom presentation on placemaking ideas for Amherstburg. One was on active transportation aka cycling. We believe Amherstburg needs a total cycling grid with protected lanes on busier streets. Look for us to go to Council later this year.
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Brooklyn, NY. What happens on Vanderbilt Avenue every weekend is magical but not remarkable. This could and should be a scene enjoyed by every New Yorker along every neighborhood commercial street in the city. pic.twitter.com/0N6is7ri8D
— Mike Lydon (@MikeLydon) May 16, 2021
Streets are for People
This is what Open Air could become in Amherstburg. Going forward the Council should should not debate whether it is repeated each year – It should debate about how much more is invested in it to make it even better. How it can truly THRIVE.
Lisbon Latest City To Rein Back Car Use With 34 Miles Of Pop-Up Cycleways Installed By September - Forbes.com
Cities across the world are progressively responding to Covid. Yes Amherstburg can be like Lisbon. It just takes prioritizing people over cars. When it does that Amherstburg will THRIVE.
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“THRIVE Amherstburg” Being Launched, Touts Best Practices – River Town Times – May 12, 2021
THRIVE is a positive voice and a public champion for good leadership and evidence based decision making in Amherstburg. We are a team of people just like you who aspire to become educated in best practices and focused upon always making sound decisions.
How Nature Boosts The Health Of City Residents – Wageningen University & Research
THRIVE Amherstburg supports investing in parks. One of its directors Kory Renaud is Vice President Essex County Field Naturalists’ Club
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Amherstburg Family Doesn’t Let Daughters’ Rare Disorder Curtail Physical Activity – Windsor Star – May 6, 2021
THRIVE plans to push for a town-wide cycling grid that will make cycling safer for the Paquette family and all other residents
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Let’s Make Sticky Streets For People! – Planetizen.Com
THRIVE believes that streets are for people. We need to help make Amherstburg more pedestrian and cyclists friendly. Prioritize people over cars.
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Cities Need Housing. Parking Requirements Make It Harder. – Bloomberg.Com
Parking minimums are outdated and hold back investment in businesses and housing. Wonder why our town has so many unused parking used parking lots around some of our banks? Parking minimums! THRIVE will be making a case for Amherstburg to eliminate parking minimums for new builds.
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Parks Carried The Pandemic Year On Their Backs – Vice.Com
Amherstburg has good parks lead by the special downtown Kings Navy Yard Park. THRIVE will be championing the right investment in our parks and the right uses.
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Elementary School In Amherstburg Part Of Local Active Transportation Project – River Town Times – May 5, 2021
One of THRIVE‘s key initiatives will be to champion cycling in Amherstburg. Cycling is excellent exercise for people of all ages. We just need to make it much safer.