Cities · by Olena Shevchenko · 2026-09-13
What walking looks like when you stop optimizing everything
> Tiny progress is still progress.
That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where design stopped feeling new.
The detail that surprised me was how much the library changed the outcome. Same plan, different setting, completely different energy.
Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Cities feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.
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Theo Bennett · 14 likes
That last line is excellent. The Melbourne example makes it feel concrete. Local context changes everything.
Sleepy Rider · 3 likes
Same here. It took me too long to learn.
Pixel Baker · 5 likes
Useful intention, poor execution. The a neighborhood park detail changes the whole answer.
Maya Williams · 2 likes
This feels a little overrated to me, even if the intention is good. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing.
Miguel Santos · 0 likes
Great point, especially the part about like. The rainy evening version is even more interesting.
Sebastián Rojas · 0 likes
The framing feels off to me. Not terrible, just not convincing.