@subtopianlife.bsky.social
Former urban planner and affordable housing consultant. Tourist. Irish, English and Bohemian girl living in the land of sky blue waters. Creative. Architecture. Environment. DIY'er. Off-grid. Blue. Family, friends and pets.
Apprehending these 18 people required 2,000 plus agents. Inefficient, reckless and a waste of resources. Call it what it is. A federal takeover to create fear and intimidation. I do not support you.
January 14, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Apprehending these 18 people required 2,000 plus agents. Inefficient, reckless and a waste of resources. Call it what it is. A federal takeover to create fear and intimidation. I do not support you.
Just for context, the Minneapolis-St.Paul Metropolitan area is not in the top 10 for the immigrant population size or violent crime rate. ICE is the administration's substitute for the National Guard. The Fed's want control of the MSP.
January 12, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Just for context, the Minneapolis-St.Paul Metropolitan area is not in the top 10 for the immigrant population size or violent crime rate. ICE is the administration's substitute for the National Guard. The Fed's want control of the MSP.
When data center developers do not want to be transparent about development impacts, it is a clear sign that these are not beneficial to the communities in which they are located. Shame on officials for signing the non-disclosure agreements. www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
How Big Tech uses NDAs to hide AI data center details from Americans
Big Tech companies use secrecy agreements with local governments to keep communities from knowing who is building in their backyards.
www.nbcnews.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
When data center developers do not want to be transparent about development impacts, it is a clear sign that these are not beneficial to the communities in which they are located. Shame on officials for signing the non-disclosure agreements. www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Thank goodness. A win for immigrant families and Iowa communities.
www.aclu-ia.org/press-releas...
www.aclu-ia.org/press-releas...
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Block on Iowa’s Unconstitutional Anti-Immigrant Law - ACLU of Iowa
Ruling Protects Families and Upholds Constitutional Limits on State Power
www.aclu-ia.org
October 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Thank goodness. A win for immigrant families and Iowa communities.
www.aclu-ia.org/press-releas...
www.aclu-ia.org/press-releas...
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Starting November 1st, New Mexico will become the first state to offer free universal childcare to all its residents.
It's expected to save families over $12,000 per child annually.
This is a huge step forward — and a reminder that we have the power to fix the system.
It's expected to save families over $12,000 per child annually.
This is a huge step forward — and a reminder that we have the power to fix the system.
September 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Starting November 1st, New Mexico will become the first state to offer free universal childcare to all its residents.
It's expected to save families over $12,000 per child annually.
This is a huge step forward — and a reminder that we have the power to fix the system.
It's expected to save families over $12,000 per child annually.
This is a huge step forward — and a reminder that we have the power to fix the system.
Random notes on Sweden and Finland. Both feel so Minnesota. Home.
September 14, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Random notes on Sweden and Finland. Both feel so Minnesota. Home.
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Americans have short memories—keep reminding them. PLEASE SHARE!
September 12, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Americans have short memories—keep reminding them. PLEASE SHARE!
Spent an extended holiday in Sweden and Finland visiting relatives on my husband's side. Posts will cover my random thoughts on this experience.
FIKA. I need to make time in my day for FIKA. Love the downtime relaxing with a nice beverage and connecting with each other.
FIKA. I need to make time in my day for FIKA. Love the downtime relaxing with a nice beverage and connecting with each other.
September 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Spent an extended holiday in Sweden and Finland visiting relatives on my husband's side. Posts will cover my random thoughts on this experience.
FIKA. I need to make time in my day for FIKA. Love the downtime relaxing with a nice beverage and connecting with each other.
FIKA. I need to make time in my day for FIKA. Love the downtime relaxing with a nice beverage and connecting with each other.
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It was a perfect day to finally make it up to the Franconia Art Park. Lots of great art, easy to walk around, and lots of nature too!
September 7, 2025 at 10:41 PM
It was a perfect day to finally make it up to the Franconia Art Park. Lots of great art, easy to walk around, and lots of nature too!
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STUDY: “We find that mixed-use developments generate about 1/3rd less vehicle-miles-travelled than conventional developments, with up to an 80% reduction in certain regions. Over time, MXDs generate even fewer vehicle trips (about 50% less) & significantly lower CO2.” Via @sciencedirect.bsky.social
Do mixed-use developments optimize VMT and emissions reduction? Evidence from 36 regions
Mixed-use developments (MXDs) have dovetailed nicely as a development design strategy to lower VMT by concentrating diverse activities within walkable…
www.sciencedirect.com
August 12, 2025 at 5:45 AM
STUDY: “We find that mixed-use developments generate about 1/3rd less vehicle-miles-travelled than conventional developments, with up to an 80% reduction in certain regions. Over time, MXDs generate even fewer vehicle trips (about 50% less) & significantly lower CO2.” Via @sciencedirect.bsky.social
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US home prices have greatly outpaced incomes: in 2024, the price-to-income ratio hit 5, well above the ratio of 3 that has traditionally been considered affordable. As prices rose, existing home sales dropped to a 30-year low.
New report out today:
www.jchs.harvard.edu/state-nation...
New report out today:
www.jchs.harvard.edu/state-nation...
June 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
US home prices have greatly outpaced incomes: in 2024, the price-to-income ratio hit 5, well above the ratio of 3 that has traditionally been considered affordable. As prices rose, existing home sales dropped to a 30-year low.
New report out today:
www.jchs.harvard.edu/state-nation...
New report out today:
www.jchs.harvard.edu/state-nation...
My heart breaks for our country and the State of Minnesota. Thankful for our lawmakers at the State level. Minnesota is a beautiful place with wonderful people.
June 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
My heart breaks for our country and the State of Minnesota. Thankful for our lawmakers at the State level. Minnesota is a beautiful place with wonderful people.
I haven't posted much lately. This infuriates me. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Minnesota’s Boundary Waters are pristine. Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ could pollute them forever
A little-known provision would open thousands of nearby acres to a foreign mining company, risking acid drainage
www.theguardian.com
June 7, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I haven't posted much lately. This infuriates me. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Why protect Michigan’s drinking water when you can help out your wealthy donors?
April 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Why protect Michigan’s drinking water when you can help out your wealthy donors?
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So much damage
April 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
So much damage
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Blinded by the Light: When Brighter Headlights Decrease Safety - h/t Vox
Blinded by the Light: When Brighter Headlights Decrease Safety - h/t Vox
Bright LED headlights can create glare and reduce visibility for other drivers and pedestrians.
dlvr.it
April 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Blinded by the Light: When Brighter Headlights Decrease Safety - h/t Vox
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We've already built more housing than any administration in 20 years — affordable and at market rate.
By turning empty office buildings into affordable housing, we're producing almost 1,300 new homes, and almost 1/4 of them will be affordable to low-income residents.
By turning empty office buildings into affordable housing, we're producing almost 1,300 new homes, and almost 1/4 of them will be affordable to low-income residents.
April 15, 2025 at 7:09 PM
We've already built more housing than any administration in 20 years — affordable and at market rate.
By turning empty office buildings into affordable housing, we're producing almost 1,300 new homes, and almost 1/4 of them will be affordable to low-income residents.
By turning empty office buildings into affordable housing, we're producing almost 1,300 new homes, and almost 1/4 of them will be affordable to low-income residents.
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Many products sold in the U.S. are made in El Salvador. In response to the El Salvador president’s statements today, we’re calling for an immediate boycott of all Salvadoran-made goods. Please help by listing any products or brands made in El Salvador in the comments below.
April 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Many products sold in the U.S. are made in El Salvador. In response to the El Salvador president’s statements today, we’re calling for an immediate boycott of all Salvadoran-made goods. Please help by listing any products or brands made in El Salvador in the comments below.
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“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs less to house people.
It costs less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
April 13, 2025 at 1:44 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs less to house people.
It costs less to house people.
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Today's chore - planting 50 Eastern White and Red pine seedlings in our woods. Planted Norway Spruce last summer. Goal is to diversify the woods by adding evergreens and native trees. The majority of trees are Elm and Hackberry. Certain Juneau will be helping. #Satuday #Chores #diy #gardening
April 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Today's chore - planting 50 Eastern White and Red pine seedlings in our woods. Planted Norway Spruce last summer. Goal is to diversify the woods by adding evergreens and native trees. The majority of trees are Elm and Hackberry. Certain Juneau will be helping. #Satuday #Chores #diy #gardening
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AHIL member Richard Day had his op-ed on Chicago’s high affordable housing costs published in the Sun Times! He advocates for focusing on cost-efficient designs and streamlining funding and approval processes to lower costs and house more families. 🏡
chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
How Chicago can lower the cost of building affordable housing
For starters, the city can eliminate a Byzantine funding process and a a long list of requirements and preferences for affordable projects, writes Richard Day, who worked in the administration of form...
chicago.suntimes.com
April 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
AHIL member Richard Day had his op-ed on Chicago’s high affordable housing costs published in the Sun Times! He advocates for focusing on cost-efficient designs and streamlining funding and approval processes to lower costs and house more families. 🏡
chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...
chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/...