# Why can't we have pedestrian-friendly events year-round?

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Podcast: [The Jill Bennett Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jill-bennett-show-1119871)
Published: 2026-06-15T21:34:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/CORU7064835604.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2017

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After days of uncertainty in the Middle East, the United States and Iran say they've reached a peace framework that could bring an end to the latest conflict and ease concerns about global energy supplies. Some urban planners say the temporary FIFA changes raise a bigger question: if cities can create safe, walkable, people-friendly streets for major events, why can't they do the same year-round for residents? After more than a year of declining travel to the United States, there are signs Canadians are beginning to head south again... but the recovery is modest and the overall number of trips remains well below pre-boycott levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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