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Hi, I'm Susan Stokhof. As a solo-entrepreneur, running a classic European bicycle accessory lifestyle brand for Le Vélo Victoria, I’ve enjoyed not only classic ways to ride a bicycle by showing how I personally move about the city, using the bicycle as my main mode of transport, but also sharing compelling stories and interviews with people that are shaping our cities for the better and in the most creative ways.
What if you could affect change in the neighbourhood you live in? What if your voice made a difference when planning a multi-modal city that could enhance the places you live, work and play that deeply impact your health and wellbeing? Planning and design decisions are important, as the built environment influences how we move around a city and facilitate social interactions that help to shape our experience of a neighbourhood.
This coming summer, 2018, I am going to The Netherlands where I will immerse myself in the Dutch lifestyle and experience true urban cycling in a city that embraces people and place. Specifically, I will be attending a 3-week program at the University of Amsterdam's summer program, Planning the Cycling City. This is a graduate-level program that will unravel urban cycling from a critical and interdisciplinary perspective. Drawing on historical and current events, engage with top Dutch and international experts and leaders; as a student, I’ll learn a host of essential skills that support meaningful understanding of developing and fostering of cycling cities.
My intention is to present my findings in Victoria (venue to be determined) in the fall of 2018 with invitations to our Mayor, local politicians, the general public and cycling enthusiasts alike. The goal of the presentation is to encourage and empower citizens to become advocates for change and active voices in the conversations affecting planning and design decisions that enhance the places we live, work, and play that deeply impact our health and well-being. Good design and interesting streetscapes can improve the bike and walk-ability of our cityscape and help shape our experience of a neighbourhood. I look forward to offering this presentation so I can share what it’s like to truly be a cycling city. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has”. ~ Margaret Meed
Travelling is an incredibly rewarding experience, but also requires a large investment. I am personally paying for my travel costs to The Netherlands. The money I raise through this campaign will help support the costs of the summer course at the University of Amsterdam, “Planning the Cycling City;” and for accommodations during these 3 weeks, for a total of $3200.00 CAD. With your help, it will make this opportunity possible and take the stress out of the process, so I can really focus on the educational experience ahead.
I am happy and very grateful for any contribution, no matter how small, to make this experience possible. I’ve put together five different perks to thank donors for their support, and I look forward to sharing my day-to-day on social media with all the people who help. And I thank everyone who helps bring this story to life!
Attending this program at the University of Amsterdam and sharing this experience will allow me to better inform my stories on urban cycling and provide me with the opportunity to bring new skills back to Victoria. I’ll also share glimpses of my life over these 3 weeks on my social media channels to show what it’s like being in Amsterdam.
Learning from the world’s leading cycling city, Amsterdam, and understanding how to apply Dutch urban cycling principles and practices, as a starting point of reference, and the transferability to our local context is the desired objective. Sharing lessons learned from the University of Amsterdam’s summer program will be used to inspire our peers with what is achievable, is the goal.
When planning a multi-modal city, planning and design decisions are important, as the built environment influences how we move around a city and facilitate social interactions that help to shape our experience of a neighbourhood. We all benefit from our natural surroundings; nature is good for us. However, our urban environment is equally important to our health and wellbeing. Good design and interesting streetscapes can improve the bike-ability and walk-ability of our cityscape, enabling people to leave their cars at home more often. Proper planning can create spaces that engender a sense of community and place and provide opportunities to celebrate and gather, fostering connection and belonging. In short: Urban design and spaces connecting people and place by all means of transport Matter.
For all backers: I will be in the Netherlands until Mid July. I will send your gifts when I return to Canada. You can expect your gifts to be delivered at the end of July. I will keep you informed as gifts are mailed out. Many thanks.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helps bring this story to life.
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As a way to say 'thank you' for supporting this ambitious goal I will send you a hand-written note with my undying gratitude. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing that your contribution helped to bring Dutch urban policies and practices, and ways to apply them, to our local context, where it will be used to inspire our peers with what is achievable when you design a city for people. Be sure to provide us with your address so we have a way to send it to.
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As a way to say ‘thank you’ for supporting our presentation goals on lessons learned at the University of Amsterdam, I will send you a hand-written note of gratitude + a little memento that's oh so Amsterdam and of course a shout-out over my social media channels. Be sure to provide me with your mailing address so I know where to send it to you.
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For your generous support of $50 I will send you a high-quality 8x10 print taken in Amsterdam by Dutch native and professional photographer Corne Bastiaansen, who is based outside Amsterdam, + a shout-out over our social media channels. I’ll leave the framing up to you to better find the perfect spot in your home. Please remember to share your mailing address with me. PS: this is not the photo you will receive. Corne is a fantastic photographer. You’ll get something really special.
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For your support of $75, you will receive a high-quality 8x10 photo, taken in Amsterdam, by Dutch native and professional photographer Corne Bastiaansen, who is based outside Amsterdam, + a little memento that’s oh so Dutch + a digital download of the latest issue of our urban cycling magazine, A Story for change. This issue features Mikael Colville-Andersen, the rock star of urban planning! Please remember to share your emailing address with me. PS: this is not the photo you will receive. Corne is a fantastic photographer. You’ll get something really special.
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For supporting our goals, we'll be able to share lessons learned from the experts in Amsterdam on how to use Dutch policies and practices and apply them to our local urban context. I will send you * a high-quality 8x10 print taken in Amsterdam by Dutch native and professional photographer Corne Bastiaansen, who is based outside Amsterdam, * a little memento that’s so quintessentially Dutch, * a hand-written note of gratitude, + shout out over social media of your awesome donation and kindness * a personal invitation to attend the presentation in the fall of 2018; we’ll ensure you get a seat and finally, *a digital download of the latest issue of our urban cycling magazine, A Story for change. This issue features Mikael Colville-Andersen, the rock star of urban planning! Please remember to provide me with your email address so we can get the digital download to you. PS: this is not the photo you will receive. Corne is a fantastic photographer, you’ll get something really special.
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Much gratitude to the business owners who see the value in bringing this story to life. For your generous support we will * Feature your logo on event slidedeck * Brand name added to the Facebook and Eventbrite pages * Mention your brand on Le Vélo social media channels and feature on the website blog pages * Verbal acknowledgment at the event. Of course, you will receive a keepsake photo from professional Dutch photographer Corné Bastiaansen and our gratitude for your generous support. Need more, let's talk!
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As a way to say 'thank you' for supporting this ambitious goal I will send you a hand-written note with my undying gratitude. You will also have the satisfaction of knowing that your contribution helped to bring Dutch urban policies and practices, and ways to apply them, to our local context, where it will be used to inspire our peers with what is achievable when you design a city for people. Be sure to provide us with your address so we have a way to send it to.
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As a way to say ‘thank you’ for supporting our presentation goals on lessons learned at the University of Amsterdam, I will send you a hand-written note of gratitude + a little memento that's oh so Amsterdam and of course a shout-out over my social media channels. Be sure to provide me with your mailing address so I know where to send it to you.
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For your generous support of $50 I will send you a high-quality 8x10 print taken in Amsterdam by Dutch native and professional photographer Corne Bastiaansen, who is based outside Amsterdam, + a shout-out over our social media channels. I’ll leave the framing up to you to better find the perfect spot in your home. Please remember to share your mailing address with me. PS: this is not the photo you will receive. Corne is a fantastic photographer. You’ll get something really special.
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For your support of $75, you will receive a high-quality 8x10 photo, taken in Amsterdam, by Dutch native and professional photographer Corne Bastiaansen, who is based outside Amsterdam, + a little memento that’s oh so Dutch + a digital download of the latest issue of our urban cycling magazine, A Story for change. This issue features Mikael Colville-Andersen, the rock star of urban planning! Please remember to share your emailing address with me. PS: this is not the photo you will receive. Corne is a fantastic photographer. You’ll get something really special.
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For supporting our goals, we'll be able to share lessons learned from the experts in Amsterdam on how to use Dutch policies and practices and apply them to our local urban context. I will send you * a high-quality 8x10 print taken in Amsterdam by Dutch native and professional photographer Corne Bastiaansen, who is based outside Amsterdam, * a little memento that’s so quintessentially Dutch, * a hand-written note of gratitude, + shout out over social media of your awesome donation and kindness * a personal invitation to attend the presentation in the fall of 2018; we’ll ensure you get a seat and finally, *a digital download of the latest issue of our urban cycling magazine, A Story for change. This issue features Mikael Colville-Andersen, the rock star of urban planning! Please remember to provide me with your email address so we can get the digital download to you. PS: this is not the photo you will receive. Corne is a fantastic photographer, you’ll get something really special.
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Much gratitude to the business owners who see the value in bringing this story to life. For your generous support we will * Feature your logo on event slidedeck * Brand name added to the Facebook and Eventbrite pages * Mention your brand on Le Vélo social media channels and feature on the website blog pages * Verbal acknowledgment at the event. Of course, you will receive a keepsake photo from professional Dutch photographer Corné Bastiaansen and our gratitude for your generous support. Need more, let's talk!
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