Brad, A Citymaker
@bradcitymaker.bsky.social
Planning Technician Student '26
Also my account for liking cool stuff!
Also my account for liking cool stuff!
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Here is a student project idea. Do an inventory of public meetings on housing or transportation projects, and calculate what percentage are during work hours or dinner hours, held in transit deserts, offer childcare, are conducted in more than one language, only sent notices to home owners, etc.
December 22, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Here is a student project idea. Do an inventory of public meetings on housing or transportation projects, and calculate what percentage are during work hours or dinner hours, held in transit deserts, offer childcare, are conducted in more than one language, only sent notices to home owners, etc.
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Talk to your family about:
-Single-stair buildings
-Double-loaded corridors
-Point access blocks
-Egress reform
-Single-stair buildings again
-Single-stair buildings
-Double-loaded corridors
-Point access blocks
-Egress reform
-Single-stair buildings again
Holidays are a great opportunity to chat with family & friends about abundant housing! Just remember:
* Assume good faith.
* Be mindful of prior interest/knowledge.
* Clear, direct language beats jargon (“legalize homes of all shapes & sizes”, not “end single-family zoning”).
Cheers!
* Assume good faith.
* Be mindful of prior interest/knowledge.
* Clear, direct language beats jargon (“legalize homes of all shapes & sizes”, not “end single-family zoning”).
Cheers!
December 23, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Talk to your family about:
-Single-stair buildings
-Double-loaded corridors
-Point access blocks
-Egress reform
-Single-stair buildings again
-Single-stair buildings
-Double-loaded corridors
-Point access blocks
-Egress reform
-Single-stair buildings again
f0nzel's instagram has a ton of cool stuff like above! www.instagram.com/f0nzel/
December 3, 2024 at 6:30 AM
f0nzel's instagram has a ton of cool stuff like above! www.instagram.com/f0nzel/
TW: Flashing Imagery
I haven't seen my fav "random videos with breakcore" vid on Bsky so I'm gonna share it!
Combining my love of urban landscapes and electronic music
Music: RoseHipRose - Blame it on me (Breakcore Version)
Imagery: f0nzel on Instagram
Edited: u/ZorHerK from /r/memesbreakcore
I haven't seen my fav "random videos with breakcore" vid on Bsky so I'm gonna share it!
Combining my love of urban landscapes and electronic music
Music: RoseHipRose - Blame it on me (Breakcore Version)
Imagery: f0nzel on Instagram
Edited: u/ZorHerK from /r/memesbreakcore
December 3, 2024 at 6:28 AM
TW: Flashing Imagery
I haven't seen my fav "random videos with breakcore" vid on Bsky so I'm gonna share it!
Combining my love of urban landscapes and electronic music
Music: RoseHipRose - Blame it on me (Breakcore Version)
Imagery: f0nzel on Instagram
Edited: u/ZorHerK from /r/memesbreakcore
I haven't seen my fav "random videos with breakcore" vid on Bsky so I'm gonna share it!
Combining my love of urban landscapes and electronic music
Music: RoseHipRose - Blame it on me (Breakcore Version)
Imagery: f0nzel on Instagram
Edited: u/ZorHerK from /r/memesbreakcore
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HOUSING THE HOMELESS SAVES MONEY IN FINLAND: “a recent study showed the savings in emergency healthcare, social services & the justice system totalled as much as €15,000 a year for every homeless person in properly supported housing.”
It works AND it saves money.
www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/...
It works AND it saves money.
www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/...
'It’s a miracle': Helsinki's radical solution to homelessness
Finland is the only EU country where homelessness is falling. Its secret? Giving people homes as soon as they need them – unconditionally
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2024 at 1:31 PM
HOUSING THE HOMELESS SAVES MONEY IN FINLAND: “a recent study showed the savings in emergency healthcare, social services & the justice system totalled as much as €15,000 a year for every homeless person in properly supported housing.”
It works AND it saves money.
www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/...
It works AND it saves money.
www.theguardian.com/cities/2019/...
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So many great ACUs (Accessory Commercial Units) on Piedmont Ave in Oakland.
You can see all of these buildings were originally residential-only, but at some point the owner tacked on a business out front.
This is no longer legal (or if legal, it is not feasible) in Oakland.
You can see all of these buildings were originally residential-only, but at some point the owner tacked on a business out front.
This is no longer legal (or if legal, it is not feasible) in Oakland.
November 25, 2024 at 6:21 PM
So many great ACUs (Accessory Commercial Units) on Piedmont Ave in Oakland.
You can see all of these buildings were originally residential-only, but at some point the owner tacked on a business out front.
This is no longer legal (or if legal, it is not feasible) in Oakland.
You can see all of these buildings were originally residential-only, but at some point the owner tacked on a business out front.
This is no longer legal (or if legal, it is not feasible) in Oakland.
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On the bottom: a raised crosswalk with daylighting, where the intersection narrows for better visibility and shorter crossing distance.
On the top: a traditional crosswalk where the sidewalk essentially disappears into the road for crossing.
Rue Louis-Hémon at Bélanger
On the top: a traditional crosswalk where the sidewalk essentially disappears into the road for crossing.
Rue Louis-Hémon at Bélanger
November 25, 2024 at 9:40 PM
On the bottom: a raised crosswalk with daylighting, where the intersection narrows for better visibility and shorter crossing distance.
On the top: a traditional crosswalk where the sidewalk essentially disappears into the road for crossing.
Rue Louis-Hémon at Bélanger
On the top: a traditional crosswalk where the sidewalk essentially disappears into the road for crossing.
Rue Louis-Hémon at Bélanger
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Continuing to tinker with ideas for a single stair multifamily building on a standard 33x122 lot in Vancouver.
The BC code requirements for 4+ storeys, single stair include a full size elevator and 5' wide stairs, with fire separated stair wells. This makes for a pretty big core on a small lot.
The BC code requirements for 4+ storeys, single stair include a full size elevator and 5' wide stairs, with fire separated stair wells. This makes for a pretty big core on a small lot.
November 25, 2024 at 10:25 PM
Continuing to tinker with ideas for a single stair multifamily building on a standard 33x122 lot in Vancouver.
The BC code requirements for 4+ storeys, single stair include a full size elevator and 5' wide stairs, with fire separated stair wells. This makes for a pretty big core on a small lot.
The BC code requirements for 4+ storeys, single stair include a full size elevator and 5' wide stairs, with fire separated stair wells. This makes for a pretty big core on a small lot.
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Imagine … taking a train from Brantford to Goderich … or from Glencoe to Strathroy … or from Palmerston to Elora … or, well, to just about anywhere (our rail network in 1901).
November 25, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Imagine … taking a train from Brantford to Goderich … or from Glencoe to Strathroy … or from Palmerston to Elora … or, well, to just about anywhere (our rail network in 1901).
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More Iranian apartments with wonderful material craft and use of ceramics
This one by architect Kourosh Abdi
This one by architect Kourosh Abdi
November 15, 2024 at 8:24 AM
More Iranian apartments with wonderful material craft and use of ceramics
This one by architect Kourosh Abdi
This one by architect Kourosh Abdi
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November 9, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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Until World Bollard comes over from the dark side here’s some hot bollard action from the Strand Aldwych London
October 26, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Until World Bollard comes over from the dark side here’s some hot bollard action from the Strand Aldwych London
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PARIS: In the last 20 years, 44 hectares of Paris car parking has been transformed, making room for wider sidewalks, bikes and buses (15ha), bike racks, EV spots, accessible space, & 2.2K new patios/terraces for outdoor dining. 90% of trips in the city are via walking, biking & transit.
October 23, 2024 at 4:56 PM
PARIS: In the last 20 years, 44 hectares of Paris car parking has been transformed, making room for wider sidewalks, bikes and buses (15ha), bike racks, EV spots, accessible space, & 2.2K new patios/terraces for outdoor dining. 90% of trips in the city are via walking, biking & transit.
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this is the urban design we need
October 1, 2024 at 8:23 PM
this is the urban design we need
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Some textures of the Montreal metro.
October 23, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Some textures of the Montreal metro.
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Switching from Twitter to BlueSky is a bit like moving to a new city. In this case, your new city is a lot less toxic, more friendly, and somehow some friends from your old city moved to the new one with you
October 18, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Switching from Twitter to BlueSky is a bit like moving to a new city. In this case, your new city is a lot less toxic, more friendly, and somehow some friends from your old city moved to the new one with you
Bluesky, which I never used, is looking better as a place to go that isn't Twitter!
That said, I'm no longer a sound guy due to the job field! Retraining into Urban Design / Urban Planning. If you're a sound follower, be ready to see more of that (also get it if you leave LMAO)
That said, I'm no longer a sound guy due to the job field! Retraining into Urban Design / Urban Planning. If you're a sound follower, be ready to see more of that (also get it if you leave LMAO)
September 8, 2024 at 7:48 AM
Bluesky, which I never used, is looking better as a place to go that isn't Twitter!
That said, I'm no longer a sound guy due to the job field! Retraining into Urban Design / Urban Planning. If you're a sound follower, be ready to see more of that (also get it if you leave LMAO)
That said, I'm no longer a sound guy due to the job field! Retraining into Urban Design / Urban Planning. If you're a sound follower, be ready to see more of that (also get it if you leave LMAO)
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The stickers for Wooper day have melted my tiny, metal heart 😭✨
November 5, 2023 at 7:30 PM
The stickers for Wooper day have melted my tiny, metal heart 😭✨
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A new social network! I heard that a lotta sound peeps have jumped here, so maybe I'll be more active on this platform!
November 2, 2023 at 10:48 PM
A new social network! I heard that a lotta sound peeps have jumped here, so maybe I'll be more active on this platform!