Resources
Browse First 16 Feet talks, podcast episodes, and articles.
Activate the First 16 Feet (Webinar)
Recorded Main Street America webinar · Recorded July 18, 2024
Speakers: Layne Ferguson (Experience Lead), Ed Sharrer (Former District Revitalization Operator)
A recorded webinar sharing practical, low-cost tactics to bring storefronts and sidewalks to life, with real examples, simple tests you can run right away, and policy moves that support long-term actication.
&Co. Episode 012: First 16 Feet (Podcast)
Yard & Co. podcast episode · Published July 10, 2024
Speakers: Daniella Beltran (Planning Lead), Joe Nickol (Principal), Kevin Wright (Principal)
A conversation on how we use the First 16 Feet in practice, plus notes connected to Cincinnati CNU and the Strong Towns National Gathering, and linked resources in the show notes.
The First 16 Feet (Blog)
Yard & Co. blog post · Published September 11, 2024
Written by: Joe Nickol (Principal)
A short piece on why the First 16 Feet matters, how it shapes the feel of a place, and where the framework is most useful, from dead-feeling blocks to mixed-use projects that are not living up to their potential.