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Sean Hayford Oleary

Sean Hayford Oleary is a web developer and planner. He serves on the Richfield City Council, and previously on the city's Planning and Transportation commissions. Articles are written from a personal perspective and not on behalf of Richfield or others. Sean has a masters in urban planning from the Humphrey School. Follow his love of streets, home improvement, and all things Richfield on Twitter @sdho.

Articles by Sean Hayford Oleary

If We Want a Shift to Walking, We Need To Prioritize Dignity

Why does walking feel so intuitive when we’re in a city built before cars, yet as soon as we return home, walking feels like an unpleasant chore that immediately drives us into a car?

Sean Hayford Oleary
Jul 28, 2023
Streets
If We Want a Shift to Walking, We Need To Prioritize Dignity

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