@vantheman07.bsky.social
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The biggest scandal in US public life *ought* to be that we are the richest country in history & yet our infrastructure sucks, our transportation choices suck, our cities suck, our healthcare sucks, our public administration sucks, & in dozens of little ways, our daily lives suck.
September 3, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The biggest scandal in US public life *ought* to be that we are the richest country in history & yet our infrastructure sucks, our transportation choices suck, our cities suck, our healthcare sucks, our public administration sucks, & in dozens of little ways, our daily lives suck.
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Low-density zoning near expensive transit projects might work well to appease the NIMBYs, but it’s an economic disaster for both cities and transit agencies.
San Diego proposes keeping low-density housing near Clairemont trolley stops
The city has spent more than a decade debating whether to allow transit-oriented development in Bay Park, a wealthy neighborhood uphill from the $2 billion Blue Line trolley extension.
www.kpbs.org
August 28, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Low-density zoning near expensive transit projects might work well to appease the NIMBYs, but it’s an economic disaster for both cities and transit agencies.
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If it took 8 days to build a massive concentration camp in Florida then it means they could build and house the homeless at any point but choose not to
July 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
If it took 8 days to build a massive concentration camp in Florida then it means they could build and house the homeless at any point but choose not to
A great idea we need to implement. @rachelmcohen.bsky.social what are your thoughts about the USA adjusting the size of fire trucks as well to match international standards and de we can un-f@ck our other building codes tied to the size of them?
One of the buzziest ideas in housing reform lately is allowing apartment buildings with just one staircase, instead of two. Though a standard design around the world, American fire safety officials are strongly opposed
I wrote about the debate and research for @vox.com
www.vox.com/housing/4101...
I wrote about the debate and research for @vox.com
www.vox.com/housing/4101...
A fight about stairs could reshape American cities
Reformers say tweaking construction rules can unleash affordable housing.
www.vox.com
May 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
A great idea we need to implement. @rachelmcohen.bsky.social what are your thoughts about the USA adjusting the size of fire trucks as well to match international standards and de we can un-f@ck our other building codes tied to the size of them?
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the american electoral system is basically 500,000 information-resistant people across a handful of states taking a guess and then going "haha! oops!" every two years. this process takes 18 months and costs four trillion dollars every time
April 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
the american electoral system is basically 500,000 information-resistant people across a handful of states taking a guess and then going "haha! oops!" every two years. this process takes 18 months and costs four trillion dollars every time
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"The world's glaciers are melting faster than ever recorded under the impact of climate change, according to the most comprehensive scientific analysis to date."
Probably fine.
Probably fine.
Climate change: World's glaciers melting faster than ever recorded
The planet's glaciers have lost 5% of their ice in little over 20 years, according to a major study.
www.bbc.com
February 21, 2025 at 12:32 AM
"The world's glaciers are melting faster than ever recorded under the impact of climate change, according to the most comprehensive scientific analysis to date."
Probably fine.
Probably fine.
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Canadian government expected to announce plans for Toronto–Montréal–Québec City high-speed rail tomorrow: www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
A very promising project that compares well with high-speed lines in Europe in terms of distance between major cities: www.urban.org/research/pub...
A very promising project that compares well with high-speed lines in Europe in terms of distance between major cities: www.urban.org/research/pub...
February 19, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Canadian government expected to announce plans for Toronto–Montréal–Québec City high-speed rail tomorrow: www.thestar.com/politics/fed...
A very promising project that compares well with high-speed lines in Europe in terms of distance between major cities: www.urban.org/research/pub...
A very promising project that compares well with high-speed lines in Europe in terms of distance between major cities: www.urban.org/research/pub...
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Fascinating research finds that the expansion of China's high-speed rail played a big role in increasing >electric car< uptake.
Cities where high-speed rail arrived first had higher EV purchasing. Authors argue this may be because of HSR's power to reduce range anxiety.
www.nber.org/system/files...
Cities where high-speed rail arrived first had higher EV purchasing. Authors argue this may be because of HSR's power to reduce range anxiety.
www.nber.org/system/files...
February 17, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Fascinating research finds that the expansion of China's high-speed rail played a big role in increasing >electric car< uptake.
Cities where high-speed rail arrived first had higher EV purchasing. Authors argue this may be because of HSR's power to reduce range anxiety.
www.nber.org/system/files...
Cities where high-speed rail arrived first had higher EV purchasing. Authors argue this may be because of HSR's power to reduce range anxiety.
www.nber.org/system/files...
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Never forget that when Seoul, Korea removed the Cheonggyecheon expressway in 2003 and replaced it with a restored stream, 1000 acre park and improved public transit, not only did it TRANSFORM the city’s public life and economic success, but the car traffic got better.
The car traffic got BETTER.
The car traffic got BETTER.
February 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Never forget that when Seoul, Korea removed the Cheonggyecheon expressway in 2003 and replaced it with a restored stream, 1000 acre park and improved public transit, not only did it TRANSFORM the city’s public life and economic success, but the car traffic got better.
The car traffic got BETTER.
The car traffic got BETTER.
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The countries that use a VAT are shown in pink on this map
February 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The countries that use a VAT are shown in pink on this map
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“On the streets of Paris, thousands of trees are being planted, the city’s distinctive grey zinc rooftops are getting a makeover and workers are installing drinking fountains that release a cooling mist.
The changes are part of the French capital’s fight against heatwaves.”
Via @financialtimes.com
The changes are part of the French capital’s fight against heatwaves.”
Via @financialtimes.com
Global cities grapple with how to cool ‘urban heat islands’
Climate change has made tackling damaging temperature disparities increasingly urgent
www.ft.com
February 12, 2025 at 7:32 AM
“On the streets of Paris, thousands of trees are being planted, the city’s distinctive grey zinc rooftops are getting a makeover and workers are installing drinking fountains that release a cooling mist.
The changes are part of the French capital’s fight against heatwaves.”
Via @financialtimes.com
The changes are part of the French capital’s fight against heatwaves.”
Via @financialtimes.com
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Saw a skeet from @neilrkaye.bsky.social on a bulletin board today.
Also, if you are 30 years old, more than half of all fossil fuel CO₂ emissions have occurred in your lifetime.
Also, if you are 30 years old, more than half of all fossil fuel CO₂ emissions have occurred in your lifetime.
February 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Saw a skeet from @neilrkaye.bsky.social on a bulletin board today.
Also, if you are 30 years old, more than half of all fossil fuel CO₂ emissions have occurred in your lifetime.
Also, if you are 30 years old, more than half of all fossil fuel CO₂ emissions have occurred in your lifetime.
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Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
February 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
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I wish there was a way to quantify the collective amount of work lost due to stress and despair over the last few weeks, independent of barriers to funding.
February 11, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I wish there was a way to quantify the collective amount of work lost due to stress and despair over the last few weeks, independent of barriers to funding.
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What the actual *?! The White House has designated Mr. Musk’s office, the United States DOGE Service, as an entity protected from public records requests and most judicial intervention until at least 2034, by classifying its documents as presidential records.
February 10, 2025 at 9:03 PM
What the actual *?! The White House has designated Mr. Musk’s office, the United States DOGE Service, as an entity protected from public records requests and most judicial intervention until at least 2034, by classifying its documents as presidential records.
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Seville, Spain eliminated 5,000 car parking spaces and built an 80 km protected cycling network in just 18 months with 32 million €.
Result: An average 70,000 bike trips a day.
Leadership.
Result: An average 70,000 bike trips a day.
Leadership.
February 11, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Seville, Spain eliminated 5,000 car parking spaces and built an 80 km protected cycling network in just 18 months with 32 million €.
Result: An average 70,000 bike trips a day.
Leadership.
Result: An average 70,000 bike trips a day.
Leadership.
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America has cancer.
Top Justice Department official orders prosecutors to drop charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams
The Justice Department has ordered federal prosecutors to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams and halt the ongoing investigation.
apnews.com
February 11, 2025 at 2:10 AM
America has cancer.
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Cambridge, Mass has passed the largest upzoning of any city in the US, allowing 6 stories citywide
I can’t believe it - after years of advocacy, exclusionary zoning has ended in Cambridge.
We just passed the single most comprehensive rezoning in the US—legalizing multifamily housing up to 6 stories citywide in a Paris style
Here’s the details 🧵
We just passed the single most comprehensive rezoning in the US—legalizing multifamily housing up to 6 stories citywide in a Paris style
Here’s the details 🧵
February 11, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Cambridge, Mass has passed the largest upzoning of any city in the US, allowing 6 stories citywide
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Car companies: [making ultra-expensive oversized EVs that nobody wants in a cost o living crisis]
Consumers: [not buying those EVs]
Media: Damn, no one wants EVs
www.ft.com/content/3b5c...
Consumers: [not buying those EVs]
Media: Damn, no one wants EVs
www.ft.com/content/3b5c...
February 10, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Car companies: [making ultra-expensive oversized EVs that nobody wants in a cost o living crisis]
Consumers: [not buying those EVs]
Media: Damn, no one wants EVs
www.ft.com/content/3b5c...
Consumers: [not buying those EVs]
Media: Damn, no one wants EVs
www.ft.com/content/3b5c...
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Anyone looking to ban a book from a school should have to prove they read it by presenting a book report to the school committee.
January 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Anyone looking to ban a book from a school should have to prove they read it by presenting a book report to the school committee.
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we should be concerned about the impacts of social media on kids and teens, but i don’t think we’re worried nearly enough about what it’s doing to middle aged people and seniors
December 26, 2024 at 4:45 PM
we should be concerned about the impacts of social media on kids and teens, but i don’t think we’re worried nearly enough about what it’s doing to middle aged people and seniors
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Give "Control Salt Delete" kid a medal you cowards
December 26, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Give "Control Salt Delete" kid a medal you cowards