This batch of Streetfilms chronicles Paris’s swiftly changing streets as the city boldly implements Mayor Hidalgo’s vision for a modern, people-centered city where cars are mere guests.

Streetfilms Clarence Eckerson, Jr. chronicles the best things he saw during a trip to the Bay Area — including San Francisco’s abundant bus lanes, Emeryville’s bike-riding mayor, and a ‘top five ever’ ride along the Pacific.

Open Plans intern Modhupa Tsali is a high school student and climate activist who works to build more livable communities that are free from polluting fossil fuels and climate injustice.

Clarence Eckerson, Jr. of Streetfilms celebrates Bike Month with a look at urban communities across the globe who organize to get their children safely to and from school on foot or bike.

Watch these behind-the-scenes videos of public space transformations in New York City by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. of Streetfilms. Eckerson has filmed many of the recent winners of Open Plans’ Public Space Awards.

Streetfilms’ intrepid video chronicler Clarence Eckerson, Jr. takes you through five of his most-loved videos of all time in this first installment of a new monthly blog series.