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What do you think downtown Oly should look like?
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The cruelty is the point, these MAGA billionaires hate working people.
White House’s gleeful video shows chained deportees at Boeing Field
The president's billionaire adviser Elon Musk reposted the clip shot at Boeing Field — labeled an "ASMR" video by the White House — with the comment: "Haha wow."
www.seattletimes.com
February 20, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The cruelty is the point, these MAGA billionaires hate working people.
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WA’s bill to cap parking mandates would swap excessive pavement for more trees, senior living, daycares, and lower-cost housing.
#WAleg #ParkinginWA @citizen-cate.bsky.social @jessdbateman.bsky.social
#WAleg #ParkinginWA @citizen-cate.bsky.social @jessdbateman.bsky.social
Washington Bill Would Cap Excessive Parking Mandates Around the State
Washington Bill Would Cap Excessive Parking Mandates Around the State
www.sightline.org
January 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
WA’s bill to cap parking mandates would swap excessive pavement for more trees, senior living, daycares, and lower-cost housing.
#WAleg #ParkinginWA @citizen-cate.bsky.social @jessdbateman.bsky.social
#WAleg #ParkinginWA @citizen-cate.bsky.social @jessdbateman.bsky.social
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Fascinating early data from NYC's congestion pricing experiment. Overall traffic is down by 8%.
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
January 17, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Fascinating early data from NYC's congestion pricing experiment. Overall traffic is down by 8%.
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
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#SocialHealth
For decades time with neighbors has been dropping in USA.
Over 1/3 Canadians having less time with neighbors.
Action!!
Sweden created ONE MINUTE CITY.
Neighbors choose their street furniture from many modules.
Plan to increase 400% time outside with others by 2030.
For decades time with neighbors has been dropping in USA.
Over 1/3 Canadians having less time with neighbors.
Action!!
Sweden created ONE MINUTE CITY.
Neighbors choose their street furniture from many modules.
Plan to increase 400% time outside with others by 2030.
January 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#SocialHealth
For decades time with neighbors has been dropping in USA.
Over 1/3 Canadians having less time with neighbors.
Action!!
Sweden created ONE MINUTE CITY.
Neighbors choose their street furniture from many modules.
Plan to increase 400% time outside with others by 2030.
For decades time with neighbors has been dropping in USA.
Over 1/3 Canadians having less time with neighbors.
Action!!
Sweden created ONE MINUTE CITY.
Neighbors choose their street furniture from many modules.
Plan to increase 400% time outside with others by 2030.
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“…a new study…found that while having a car is better than not for overall life satisfaction, having to drive for more than 50% of the time for out-of-home activities is linked to a decrease in life satisfaction.” theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/29/extreme-car-dependency-unhappiness-americans
How extreme car dependency is driving Americans to unhappiness
A car is often essential in the US but while owning a vehicle is better than not for life satisfaction, a study has found, having to drive too much sends happiness plummeting
theguardian.com
January 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
“…a new study…found that while having a car is better than not for overall life satisfaction, having to drive for more than 50% of the time for out-of-home activities is linked to a decrease in life satisfaction.” theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/29/extreme-car-dependency-unhappiness-americans
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Excellent illustration of a process I see all the time.
h/t @chesaysthings on the hellsite.
h/t @chesaysthings on the hellsite.
January 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Excellent illustration of a process I see all the time.
h/t @chesaysthings on the hellsite.
h/t @chesaysthings on the hellsite.
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According to a new report from Transportation For America, the money from Biden's bipartisan infrastructure law has mostly been used on maintaining and expanding highways, to the point that the law has yielded a net *increase* in greenhouse gases. Sigh.
Fueling the crisis - Transportation For America
On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law. The IIJA included a five-year transportation authorization for U.S. Department o...
t4america.org
January 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
According to a new report from Transportation For America, the money from Biden's bipartisan infrastructure law has mostly been used on maintaining and expanding highways, to the point that the law has yielded a net *increase* in greenhouse gases. Sigh.
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Homelessness in the United States is getting worse. But homelessness among military veterans has been getting better. The difference is that with the latter, a HOUSING FIRST approach is used. And like everywhere else that it’s used, it’s working. And it saves money.
So why isn’t it used everywhere?
So why isn’t it used everywhere?
Opinion | America’s homeless population is exploding. But there’s a solution.
The story about how homelessness among military veterans fell can tell us a lot about what we need to do in order to end the larger crisis.
www.msnbc.com
January 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Homelessness in the United States is getting worse. But homelessness among military veterans has been getting better. The difference is that with the latter, a HOUSING FIRST approach is used. And like everywhere else that it’s used, it’s working. And it saves money.
So why isn’t it used everywhere?
So why isn’t it used everywhere?
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"Without significant land use reforms that remove existing barriers to housing development ... any large-scale Housing First program will resemble bailing out a sinking ship with a measuring cup." www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | America’s homeless population is exploding. But there’s a solution.
The story about how homelessness among military veterans fell can tell us a lot about what we need to do in order to end the larger crisis.
www.msnbc.com
January 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"Without significant land use reforms that remove existing barriers to housing development ... any large-scale Housing First program will resemble bailing out a sinking ship with a measuring cup." www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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There is no world where we solve climate change without consuming less, including driving less. No amount of magical paint can make a car move without substantial external energy input. Ride a bike!
This solar paint tech could lead to nearly unlimited EV range
A new type of solar paint could give electric vehicles almost unlimited range, at least in places where the sun shines a lot.
bgr.com
January 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
There is no world where we solve climate change without consuming less, including driving less. No amount of magical paint can make a car move without substantial external energy input. Ride a bike!
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"...while having a car is better than not for overall life satisfaction, having to drive for more than 50% of the time for out-of-home activities is linked to a decrease in life satisfaction."
How extreme car dependency is driving Americans to unhappiness
A car is often essential in the US but while owning a vehicle is better than not for life satisfaction, a study has found, having to drive too much sends happiness plummeting
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
"...while having a car is better than not for overall life satisfaction, having to drive for more than 50% of the time for out-of-home activities is linked to a decrease in life satisfaction."
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I can't think of a bigger Downtown Seattle success story in recent memory than the transformation of the US Bank building lobby into Cedar Hall.
This place is bustling seven days a week because it's a welcoming enjoyable space to spend time.
This place is bustling seven days a week because it's a welcoming enjoyable space to spend time.
December 28, 2024 at 8:48 PM
I can't think of a bigger Downtown Seattle success story in recent memory than the transformation of the US Bank building lobby into Cedar Hall.
This place is bustling seven days a week because it's a welcoming enjoyable space to spend time.
This place is bustling seven days a week because it's a welcoming enjoyable space to spend time.
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Vanderbilt Plaza next to Grand Central continues to be a huge W. Feels like it’s been this way for 100 years.
December 18, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Vanderbilt Plaza next to Grand Central continues to be a huge W. Feels like it’s been this way for 100 years.
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Savannah Union Station before-and-after it was demolished for construction of I-16 and “urban renewal” in the 1960s. More info: www.segregationbydesign.com/savannah/uni...
December 18, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Savannah Union Station before-and-after it was demolished for construction of I-16 and “urban renewal” in the 1960s. More info: www.segregationbydesign.com/savannah/uni...
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New report release from us: “Part of the Solution: Transit’s Role in Addressing Homelessness.” With homelessness growing across the U.S., more individuals are relying on public transit for shelter, leading to complex challenges for both riders and transit agencies.
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December 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM
New report release from us: “Part of the Solution: Transit’s Role in Addressing Homelessness.” With homelessness growing across the U.S., more individuals are relying on public transit for shelter, leading to complex challenges for both riders and transit agencies.
transitcenter.org/wp-content/u...
transitcenter.org/wp-content/u...
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Cities on the World’s Best List are Putting People First Not Cars.
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Cities on the World's Best List are Putting People First Not Cars
According to the latest report, these cities stand out for their approach to urban development with innovative mobility solutions
momentummag.com
December 16, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Cities on the World’s Best List are Putting People First Not Cars.
momentummag.com/cities-on-th...
momentummag.com/cities-on-th...
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Urban Planning quote of the week.
“Planning of the automobile city focuses on saving time. Planning for the accessible city, on the other hand, focuses on time well spent.”
- Robert Cevero
“Planning of the automobile city focuses on saving time. Planning for the accessible city, on the other hand, focuses on time well spent.”
- Robert Cevero
December 16, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Urban Planning quote of the week.
“Planning of the automobile city focuses on saving time. Planning for the accessible city, on the other hand, focuses on time well spent.”
- Robert Cevero
“Planning of the automobile city focuses on saving time. Planning for the accessible city, on the other hand, focuses on time well spent.”
- Robert Cevero
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Why it’s psychologically hard to switch to public transit or biking.
“Over time, land use & infrastructure quality will largely dictate how people travel. But nudges can tilt decisions…they can lead people to adjust their current habits before they otherwise would have.” slate.com/technology/2...
“Over time, land use & infrastructure quality will largely dictate how people travel. But nudges can tilt decisions…they can lead people to adjust their current habits before they otherwise would have.” slate.com/technology/2...
The Psychological Traps That Keep Us Stuck Commuting Via Car
Even when better options are available, switching modes is tough.
slate.com
December 7, 2024 at 2:00 AM
Why it’s psychologically hard to switch to public transit or biking.
“Over time, land use & infrastructure quality will largely dictate how people travel. But nudges can tilt decisions…they can lead people to adjust their current habits before they otherwise would have.” slate.com/technology/2...
“Over time, land use & infrastructure quality will largely dictate how people travel. But nudges can tilt decisions…they can lead people to adjust their current habits before they otherwise would have.” slate.com/technology/2...
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The American vehicular arms race:
"SUVs, meanwhile, are now at a record high of 58 percent of new vehicles for sale, as Americans are increasingly opting for more space and more features."
Which leads to a body count of 45k people per year in the US.
www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/co...
"SUVs, meanwhile, are now at a record high of 58 percent of new vehicles for sale, as Americans are increasingly opting for more space and more features."
Which leads to a body count of 45k people per year in the US.
www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/co...
Why Americans aren't buying cars anymore
Fewer Americans are buying cars compared to a decade ago.
www.dailymail.co.uk
December 6, 2024 at 12:45 AM
The American vehicular arms race:
"SUVs, meanwhile, are now at a record high of 58 percent of new vehicles for sale, as Americans are increasingly opting for more space and more features."
Which leads to a body count of 45k people per year in the US.
www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/co...
"SUVs, meanwhile, are now at a record high of 58 percent of new vehicles for sale, as Americans are increasingly opting for more space and more features."
Which leads to a body count of 45k people per year in the US.
www.dailymail.co.uk/yourmoney/co...
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Remember this? In a referendum in Paris early this year, almost 55% voted in favor of a BIG increase in parking rates for SUVs, which have been surging in sales, for non-residents. Both in the city center & city-wide. www.cnbc.com/2024/03/11/p...
Paris has hiked parking charges on SUVs. Now cities like London are taking note
Parisians have voted to hike parking fees on large SUVs — and it's not the only European city to set its sights on heavier, more polluting cars
www.cnbc.com
December 6, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Remember this? In a referendum in Paris early this year, almost 55% voted in favor of a BIG increase in parking rates for SUVs, which have been surging in sales, for non-residents. Both in the city center & city-wide. www.cnbc.com/2024/03/11/p...
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Very cool initiative in Los Angeles has provided new opportunities for homeless people to vote by bringing polling centers directly to shelters & service centers, and reminding people that they can legally vote without having to demonstrate a fixed physical home address:
Pop-Up Voting Centers Bring the Polls Directly to Unhoused Angelenos
Nationwide, unhoused people have some of the lowest turnout among all voters. Los Angeles County is trying to change this with flexible polling centers that meet people where they are.
boltsmag.org
December 5, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Very cool initiative in Los Angeles has provided new opportunities for homeless people to vote by bringing polling centers directly to shelters & service centers, and reminding people that they can legally vote without having to demonstrate a fixed physical home address:
“There’s more to life than the federal government. What will you do to improve life where you live?”
There’s More to Life Than the Federal Government
Local government has a huge impact on your life—and you can make a difference!
civicinsighter.com
December 6, 2024 at 2:15 AM
“There’s more to life than the federal government. What will you do to improve life where you live?”
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A new piece by Salim Furth makes important points on the relationships between homelessness and housing supply, which is more complicated than some analyses suggest: worksinprogress.co/issue/why-ho...
Why housing shortages cause homelessness - Works in Progress
Why do high-cost cities have more homelessness? It's not just about rents — it’s also about the rooms friends and family can’t afford to share.
worksinprogress.co
December 5, 2024 at 11:43 PM
A new piece by Salim Furth makes important points on the relationships between homelessness and housing supply, which is more complicated than some analyses suggest: worksinprogress.co/issue/why-ho...
We need to talk about the problems we face in order to solve them
December 6, 2024 at 2:00 AM
We need to talk about the problems we face in order to solve them
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I urge younger and middle-aged people to advocate for city design that prioritizes people over cars. Without action, many will spend their final years isolated in places like this, cut off from aging in place within their community and left with a view like this as their connection to the world.
Funny you mention that. I took this photo from the stairwell of my MIL's senior residence. The only place NIMBYs didn't object to new housing is next to a freeway interchange. Seniors cannot walk fast enough to cross a freeway ramp so, oh well, they are trapped there
December 3, 2024 at 2:29 PM
I urge younger and middle-aged people to advocate for city design that prioritizes people over cars. Without action, many will spend their final years isolated in places like this, cut off from aging in place within their community and left with a view like this as their connection to the world.