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How did the reforms made by Peñalosa unite the poorer and more affluent citizens of Bogotá? This reforms unite them because he shows them that they are being taken into consideration for Bogota's reforms, it makes them feel part of their city/country. It unites them in a way that they could both enjoy changes for good.
What risks did Peñalosa take in regards to public interest and policy? He had trouble in his reforms because, obviously. Affluent people want their reforms too, and they sometimes feel "superior". He talks about having to negotiate and get property titles so he could actually change them for good and reforms could actually be made.
What was the link Peñalosa made between creating walking and biking lanes and fighting violence? He could made a more organized and peaceful society with this changes. He demonstrated which were the actual needed priorities in the city. People who lived in misery could actually enjoy something new.
Do you think your community and policy makers would be happy to build more walking and biking lanes in your town/city? Do you think they would invite policies to regulate cars on certain streets during certain times? Why? I don't think this would be possible here in Monterrey. Why? because this is one of the few places in which people have more cars than family members. Distances are big and the climate does not help. Besides that, I don't think that the authorities here will actually support the idea or will be happy with it because they would prefer to invest in other things, and sadly, they don't pay attention to this kind of stuff. My personal opinion about this is that there should be more places for bikes and people walking but not that much, because of the lack of popularity that it would have.
I actually liked very much this video/activity because my mother is colombian, so with it I learned more about where she comes from... Thank you!!! -Isabella Maccaferri
Thanks for your comments, Isabella. What you mention about Monterrey is really sad. We do have a lot of cars. But I do hope for our planet's sake that our policy makers change their mind and begin working on solving these issues.
How did the reforms made by Peñalosa unite the poorer and more affluent citizens of Bogotá?
ResponderBorrarThis reforms unite them because he shows them that they are being taken into consideration for Bogota's reforms, it makes them feel part of their city/country. It unites them in a way that they could both enjoy changes for good.
What risks did Peñalosa take in regards to public interest and policy?
He had trouble in his reforms because, obviously. Affluent people want their reforms too, and they sometimes feel "superior". He talks about having to negotiate and get property titles so he could actually change them for good and reforms could actually be made.
What was the link Peñalosa made between creating walking and biking lanes and fighting violence?
He could made a more organized and peaceful society with this changes. He demonstrated which were the actual needed priorities in the city. People who lived in misery could actually enjoy something new.
Do you think your community and policy makers would be happy to build more walking and biking lanes in your town/city? Do you think they would invite policies to regulate cars on certain streets during certain times? Why?
I don't think this would be possible here in Monterrey. Why? because this is one of the few places in which people have more cars than family members. Distances are big and the climate does not help. Besides that, I don't think that the authorities here will actually support the idea or will be happy with it because they would prefer to invest in other things, and sadly, they don't pay attention to this kind of stuff. My personal opinion about this is that there should be more places for bikes and people walking but not that much, because of the lack of popularity that it would have.
I actually liked very much this video/activity because my mother is colombian, so with it I learned more about where she comes from... Thank you!!!
-Isabella Maccaferri
Thanks for your comments, Isabella.
ResponderBorrarWhat you mention about Monterrey is really sad. We do have a lot of cars. But I do hope for our planet's sake that our policy makers change their mind and begin working on solving these issues.