This week's 'Explainer' tackles the woonerf, a concept that's been very popular in Toronto's urban circles (it originated in the Netherlands, so you know it's cool). So what are woonerfs, and why are they all the rage? Our sister site SkyriseCities.com, has the answer:

A Dutch woonerf, image by Erauch, via Wikimedia Commons

As city planners look for more efficient ways to move the masses — a solution that typically doesn't put automobiles first — the physical landscape must evolve to accommodate different modes of transportation. A concept originating from the Netherlands, a woonerf is a 'living street' where pedestrians take priority. 

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