I got the chance to chat with Andy Boenau today, who sometimes refers to himself as a Plangineer, with a background in urban planning and engineering.  We chat about the flaws in traffic engineering and the need for a different approach to the built environment.  Andy is passionate about questioning established norms and finding shared interests to drive positive change. He advocates for the need for critical thinking and curiosity in industries that often prioritize conformity. 

TAKEAWAYS

CHAPTERS

00:00 Rethinking Traffic Engineering

09:26 The Power of Social Media

35:02 Driving Positive Change

39:30 Creating Vibrant and Diverse Communities

39:59 The Impact of Unhealthy Infrastructure

45:15 Physical Health Consequences of Car Crashes

49:19 Trauma of Walking on Certain Streets

54:54 Dancing as a Mental Health Solution

01:05:51 Creating a Connected Network of Bike Lanes

01:12:06 Upcoming Projects: Documentary and Book

CONNECT WITH ANDY

Website & Blog: https://www.urbanismspeakeasy.com/

https://x.com/Boenau

https://www.linkedin.com/in/boenau/

Documentary:

CONNECT WITH BUILDING CULTURE

https://www.buildingculture.com/

https://www.instagram.com/buildingculture/

https://twitter.com/build_culture

https://www.facebook.com/BuildCulture/

CONNECT WITH AUSTIN TUNNELL

https://www.instagram.com/austintunnell/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-tunnell-2a41894a/

https://twitter.com/AustinTunnell

https://playbook.buildingculture.com/