Street Plans Principal Tony Garcia was cited in a an article by California Planning & Development Report titled COVID Crisis Revives Debate About How Public Space Is Used. Garcia talks about the Tactical Urbanism movement origins and how its principles can serve cities and communities looking to tackle physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tony says that the Tactical Urbanism methodology can allow cities to temporarily close their streets and create more space for pedestrians and cyclist to practice social distancing and for businesses to operate safely in the open air.