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In Seoul they removed a highway and made it a river [stream] Not only was this a big help with thseasonal flooding but...
people returned to the city. Extra money and effort was well spent, indeed. All sorts developed, grew or were made.
Air improved, but also business improved.
"They Tore Down a Highway and Made it a River (and traffic got better)" [22:05 min]
by Not Just Bikes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqGxqxePihE
Quote by NJB:
"May 25, 2025
Visit -> 80000hours.org/notjustbikes <- for free advice and information about finding a career with a positive impact on the world."
Time stamps
Chapters
0:00 Intro
4:03 Cheonggyecheon history
5:19 Gwanghwamun square
6:18 Cheonggyecheon stream
8:40 Safety & flood prevention
9:27 Accessibility
10:17 Urban places are better with fewer cars
11:55 Seoullo 7017
16:52 Urban highways need to be removed
17:53 Public transit connectivity
18:37 These projects didn't need to be this nice
19:16 Concluding thoughts
20:27 Outro & 80,000 Hours
#TakeCareForLife #TakeCareForEarth
#StopBurningThings #ClimateBreakDown
