The concept was popularized by ultra-runner and artist , who spent 46 days in 2018 running all 1,100 miles of San Francisco's streets. Gates documented his journey to intimately understand his community and the diverse people within it, rather than just passing through as a typical commuter. Notable Challenges and Projects
: Various explorers have tracked their progress through Manhattan’s dense grid, often using paper maps or specialized apps like Strava or Footpath to mark off completed blocks. Single Street
The movement has since spread globally, with individuals taking on their own cities: The concept was popularized by ultra-runner and artist
: Books like Street of Eternal Happiness by Rob Schmitz focus on a single street in Shanghai to tell the history of a whole nation through the lives of its residents. The movement has since spread globally, with individuals