Stunning 163-step mosaic staircase in San Francisco created through community effort, featuring sea-to-stars design by artists Aileen Barr and Colette Crutcher.
Documentation of Philadelphia's lesser-known public staircases through Hidden City Philadelphia and historical research.
Author of 'Hidden Staircases of Washington DC: A Walking Guide with 75 Stairways' documenting the capital's overlooked pedestrian stairways.
Historic copper mining town built into canyon walls with extensive network of staircases connecting neighborhoods at different elevations.
Brooklyn's characteristic street stairs and brownstone stoops defining neighborhood character, plus public staircases in parks and hillside areas.
Documentation and preservation project for Cincinnati's 400+ public staircases built to navigate the city's seven hills.
Beautiful wooden and concrete stairs descending Telegraph Hill through lush gardens, connecting Coit Tower to the Embarcadero waterfront.
Network of public staircases climbing Duluth's steep hillside from Lake Superior, part of the city's unique topographic character.
Extensive networks of staircases providing essential access throughout Rio's hillside favela communities, some featuring colorful art projects.
148-step mosaic staircase in San Francisco's Inner Sunset featuring garden and nature themes, created through community collaboration.
Extensive network of public staircases and the famous Central-Mid-Levels escalator system navigating Hong Kong's dramatic hillside terrain.
Istanbul's historic peninsula features countless staircases connecting the city's seven hills, including famous stairs in Galata, Balat, and Fener neighborhoods.
Portugal's capital city built on seven hills features countless staircases, scenic elevadores, and beautiful tiled stairways throughout historic neighborhoods.
Innovative public outdoor escalators installed to provide access to Comuna 13 hillside neighborhood, replacing hundreds of stairs.
Historic hilltop neighborhood in Paris featuring numerous staircases leading to Sacré-Cœur Basilica and charming artistic streets.
Crowdsourced database of public staircases and stadium stairs suitable for fitness training with location, step counts, and user reviews.
Documentation and mapping of Portland's extensive network of over 150 public staircases connecting neighborhoods across the city's hills and ravines.
San Diego's network of public staircases connecting neighborhoods across canyons and hillsides throughout the city.
Comprehensive walking guide to Seattle's 600+ public stairways with 25 detailed neighborhood walks combining exercise, sightseeing, and urban exploration.
Extensive network of staircases on Seoul's urban mountain hiking trails and throughout the hilly city neighborhoods.
Global movement of artists painting murals and creating installations on public staircases, transforming utilitarian infrastructure into community art.
Official website for Seattle Stairway Walks book series featuring walking route maps, updates, and community resources.
UNESCO World Heritage port city built on 42 hills with extensive networks of colorful staircases and historic funicular elevators.