Brent Toderian
@brenttoderian.bsky.social
Global advisor on better cities, city planning, transportation & urban change. City planner + urbanist leading @ToderianUW.bsky.social. Past Chief Planner for Vancouver BC. Past/founding President of @CanUrbanism.bsky.social. International speaker & media.
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Brent Toderian
@brenttoderian.bsky.social
· Jun 25
NEW: “Canadian urbanist @brenttoderian.bsky.social teamed up with the city of Paris and, in particular, its mayor, @annehidalgo.bsky.social on a new exhibition that shines a light on cities and global climate action.”
Thanks very much @momentummag.bsky.social for the great questions! #Paris
Thanks very much @momentummag.bsky.social for the great questions! #Paris
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I’ve always thought the Canadian Toonie was an exceptional piece of everyday object design. Happy 30th birthday, Toonie. #Canada
On this day in 1996, the Toonie was introduced by the Government of Canada. While the name Nanuq (polar bear) was suggested to honour the Inuit and Canada's North, Toonie became commonplace. The bear on the Toonie was named Churchill by the Royal Canadian Mint.
February 20, 2026 at 5:10 AM
I’ve always thought the Canadian Toonie was an exceptional piece of everyday object design. Happy 30th birthday, Toonie. #Canada
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“We're afraid of walkable distances now? — conspiracies & the 15-minute city.” If you somehow missed the unhinged conspiracy theories about the concept, listen to @brenttoderian.bsky.social’s National Australian Radio interview with @greenj.bsky.social. He called out the lies & tactics. #UrbanTruth
'We're afraid of walkable distances now?' — conspiracies and the '15-minute city' - ABC listen
The polite world of urban planning has become the latest target of conspiracy theorists. In recent weeks, the 15-minute city concept — where neighbourhoods provide life's essentials in 15 minutes by f...
www.abc.net.au
February 20, 2026 at 1:15 AM
“We're afraid of walkable distances now? — conspiracies & the 15-minute city.” If you somehow missed the unhinged conspiracy theories about the concept, listen to @brenttoderian.bsky.social’s National Australian Radio interview with @greenj.bsky.social. He called out the lies & tactics. #UrbanTruth
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Rome seems to be where Paris was 10-15 years ago, but on steroids. Cramped & completely car-choked, hot (& getting hotter), with dirty air & noise, resting on its laurels & not doing much to improve things “lately.”
What if Rome had a Mayor like Anne Hidalgo in Paris? Bikes, greening, place-making.
What if Rome had a Mayor like Anne Hidalgo in Paris? Bikes, greening, place-making.
In so many ways, Rome is a uniquely extraordinary city.
But did everything that’s good about Rome happen a LONG time ago?
That’s how I used to see Paris until 10-15 years ago.
Rome’s choking in cars. Everything great about it is being made worse by that.
So what’s getting better today in Rome?
But did everything that’s good about Rome happen a LONG time ago?
That’s how I used to see Paris until 10-15 years ago.
Rome’s choking in cars. Everything great about it is being made worse by that.
So what’s getting better today in Rome?
October 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Rome seems to be where Paris was 10-15 years ago, but on steroids. Cramped & completely car-choked, hot (& getting hotter), with dirty air & noise, resting on its laurels & not doing much to improve things “lately.”
What if Rome had a Mayor like Anne Hidalgo in Paris? Bikes, greening, place-making.
What if Rome had a Mayor like Anne Hidalgo in Paris? Bikes, greening, place-making.
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The fake news will say I said what I said in the previous sentence.
February 19, 2026 at 11:45 PM
The fake news will say I said what I said in the previous sentence.
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Trump's pick for Secretary of Commerce...
February 19, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Trump's pick for Secretary of Commerce...
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“Author @grantennis.bsky.social breaks down the specifics of how automakers, fossil fuel companies and roadway engineers, have lied about the dangers of car dependency— & manipulated the public into believing them.”
ICYMI @keawilson.bsky.social gets into #DarkPR in @usa.streetsblog.org. #UrbanTruth
ICYMI @keawilson.bsky.social gets into #DarkPR in @usa.streetsblog.org. #UrbanTruth
Stop the Spin: How to Spot Nine Types of Auto-Industry Disinformation — Streetsblog USA
Corporate disinformation has played a key role in creating America's deadly transportation culture — and it will keep happening until advocates learn to spot the most common forms of spin and organize...
usa.streetsblog.org
February 20, 2026 at 12:43 AM
“Author @grantennis.bsky.social breaks down the specifics of how automakers, fossil fuel companies and roadway engineers, have lied about the dangers of car dependency— & manipulated the public into believing them.”
ICYMI @keawilson.bsky.social gets into #DarkPR in @usa.streetsblog.org. #UrbanTruth
ICYMI @keawilson.bsky.social gets into #DarkPR in @usa.streetsblog.org. #UrbanTruth
I’ve always thought the Canadian Toonie was an exceptional piece of everyday object design. Happy 30th birthday, Toonie. #Canada
On this day in 1996, the Toonie was introduced by the Government of Canada. While the name Nanuq (polar bear) was suggested to honour the Inuit and Canada's North, Toonie became commonplace. The bear on the Toonie was named Churchill by the Royal Canadian Mint.
February 20, 2026 at 5:10 AM
I’ve always thought the Canadian Toonie was an exceptional piece of everyday object design. Happy 30th birthday, Toonie. #Canada
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We already know
February 20, 2026 at 4:43 AM
We already know
I didn’t follow his work as an actor, but I became a fan of his bravery over the last year fighting ALS in public to raise awareness about that horrible disease. Rest in peace Eric Dane.
Actor Eric Dane has died at 53, TMZ reports
Eric Dane Dead at 53
Eric Dane has died at the age of 53, following a battle with ALS, TMZ has learned.
www.tmz.com
February 20, 2026 at 4:45 AM
I didn’t follow his work as an actor, but I became a fan of his bravery over the last year fighting ALS in public to raise awareness about that horrible disease. Rest in peace Eric Dane.
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“For 60 years, car advertising has programmed us that driving is freedom, that driving—even reckless driving—is a symbol of status and power. But what if a car marketing vet (@tomflood.bsky.social)
used his skills to highlight the insanity of car culture?”
ICYMI via @usa.streetsblog.org #UrbanTruth
used his skills to highlight the insanity of car culture?”
ICYMI via @usa.streetsblog.org #UrbanTruth
Reprogramming 60 Years of Car-Culture Marketing - Streetsblog San Francisco
Car ads and the resultant culture promotes traffic violence, according to a former car adman
sf.streetsblog.org
February 20, 2026 at 12:20 AM
“For 60 years, car advertising has programmed us that driving is freedom, that driving—even reckless driving—is a symbol of status and power. But what if a car marketing vet (@tomflood.bsky.social)
used his skills to highlight the insanity of car culture?”
ICYMI via @usa.streetsblog.org #UrbanTruth
used his skills to highlight the insanity of car culture?”
ICYMI via @usa.streetsblog.org #UrbanTruth
There’s zero chance that anywhere near the worst evidence of Trump’s guilt in the Epstein Files has been released yet, since Trump’s cronies are obviously breaking the law to protect him. As the rest of the world shows that the powerful CAN face consequences, what is America going to do about that?
February 20, 2026 at 4:12 AM
There’s zero chance that anywhere near the worst evidence of Trump’s guilt in the Epstein Files has been released yet, since Trump’s cronies are obviously breaking the law to protect him. As the rest of the world shows that the powerful CAN face consequences, what is America going to do about that?
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I truly feel sorry for every American smart enough to realize that this makes the United States look like the dumbest nation on the planet.
DOOCY: On Prince Andrew, do you think American associates of Jeffrey Epstein will wind up in handcuffs too?
TRUMP: I'm the expert in a way because I've been totally exonerated. That's very nice. I can actually speak about it very nicely. I think it's a shame. I did nothing.
TRUMP: I'm the expert in a way because I've been totally exonerated. That's very nice. I can actually speak about it very nicely. I think it's a shame. I did nothing.
February 19, 2026 at 11:55 PM
I truly feel sorry for every American smart enough to realize that this makes the United States look like the dumbest nation on the planet.
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Over. One. Million. Times.
1,000,000.
That’s the polar opposite of exoneration.
1,000,000.
That’s the polar opposite of exoneration.
February 20, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Over. One. Million. Times.
1,000,000.
That’s the polar opposite of exoneration.
1,000,000.
That’s the polar opposite of exoneration.
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Does he realize how ridiculously guilty he sounds?
DOOCY: On Prince Andrew, do you think American associates of Jeffrey Epstein will wind up in handcuffs too?
TRUMP: I'm the expert in a way because I've been totally exonerated. That's very nice. I can actually speak about it very nicely. I think it's a shame. I did nothing.
TRUMP: I'm the expert in a way because I've been totally exonerated. That's very nice. I can actually speak about it very nicely. I think it's a shame. I did nothing.
February 19, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Does he realize how ridiculously guilty he sounds?
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He’s been redacted not exonerated
February 20, 2026 at 12:10 AM
He’s been redacted not exonerated
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No.
This is a guy who regularly brags about how he thinks doctors were impressed with how he did on a test they give people who might be cognitively impaired.
He has no idea how he sounds. In fact, he thinks he sounds impressive. Worthy of adulation, really.
This is a guy who regularly brags about how he thinks doctors were impressed with how he did on a test they give people who might be cognitively impaired.
He has no idea how he sounds. In fact, he thinks he sounds impressive. Worthy of adulation, really.
February 19, 2026 at 10:58 PM
No.
This is a guy who regularly brags about how he thinks doctors were impressed with how he did on a test they give people who might be cognitively impaired.
He has no idea how he sounds. In fact, he thinks he sounds impressive. Worthy of adulation, really.
This is a guy who regularly brags about how he thinks doctors were impressed with how he did on a test they give people who might be cognitively impaired.
He has no idea how he sounds. In fact, he thinks he sounds impressive. Worthy of adulation, really.
I truly feel sorry for every American smart enough to realize that this makes the United States look like the dumbest nation on the planet.
DOOCY: On Prince Andrew, do you think American associates of Jeffrey Epstein will wind up in handcuffs too?
TRUMP: I'm the expert in a way because I've been totally exonerated. That's very nice. I can actually speak about it very nicely. I think it's a shame. I did nothing.
TRUMP: I'm the expert in a way because I've been totally exonerated. That's very nice. I can actually speak about it very nicely. I think it's a shame. I did nothing.
February 19, 2026 at 11:55 PM
I truly feel sorry for every American smart enough to realize that this makes the United States look like the dumbest nation on the planet.
Looks like every movie ever made about authoritarian fascist dictators. He’s proud of it. It’s all he ever wanted.
“Hanging that banner should put to rest any doubt that Donald Trump has hijacked the independence of the Justice Department. He — not the American people — is the only client DOJ’s current leadership serves." www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Large banner of Trump unfurled at Justice Department headquarters
The DOJ has traditionally operated with a degree of separation from the White House to prevent the department's powers from being abused for political purposes.
www.nbcnews.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:54 PM
Looks like every movie ever made about authoritarian fascist dictators. He’s proud of it. It’s all he ever wanted.
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The husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer — who herself is under investigation for an affair she had with a subordinate, and also instituted a monthly prayer service at the department — has been banned from HQ after two female employees reported he sexually assaulted them.
Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From the Department After Sexual Assault Reports
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:38 PM
The husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-Deremer — who herself is under investigation for an affair she had with a subordinate, and also instituted a monthly prayer service at the department — has been banned from HQ after two female employees reported he sexually assaulted them.
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Over 6 million views and still growing, as the plot keeps thickening on this story…
Over a million views in 11 hours. Guess the bad guys trying to silence this Colbert interview with @jamestalarico.bsky.social really didn’t work, huh? Such a shame… #StreisandEffect @colbertlateshow.bsky.social youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
February 18, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Over 6 million views and still growing, as the plot keeps thickening on this story…
The right way, and a really dumb lie.
Trump claims drug prices are coming down by 900 percent but adds, "there's two ways of calculating that number"
February 19, 2026 at 11:25 PM
The right way, and a really dumb lie.
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He's such a horrible liar. It's hard to believe with all the practice he gets.
February 19, 2026 at 10:11 PM
He's such a horrible liar. It's hard to believe with all the practice he gets.
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Andrew's going to flip hard and fast, and once he starts talking there's no Barr or Bondi to shut it up.
February 19, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Andrew's going to flip hard and fast, and once he starts talking there's no Barr or Bondi to shut it up.
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There are 3 rules:
Never start a land war in Asia
Never invade Afghanistan
Never put your credibility up against Colbert's
Never start a land war in Asia
Never invade Afghanistan
Never put your credibility up against Colbert's
One of the funniest things about all of this is that CBS lawyers thought the public would believe their version of what happened over Stephen Colbert’s. Boy they picked the wrong guy to compare credibility with. Especially since, as Colbert points out, CBS lawyers actually approve every show script!
WAIT, THE CBS DUMPSTER FIRE GETS BIGGER! After CBS lawyers demanded Stephen Colbert drop the @jamestalarico.bsky.social interview from the show (Colbert put it on-line where it’s been watched 5 million times), THE LAWYERS THEN LIED (allegedly) ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED!
WATCH this story get EVEN BIGGER!
WATCH this story get EVEN BIGGER!
February 19, 2026 at 1:56 PM
There are 3 rules:
Never start a land war in Asia
Never invade Afghanistan
Never put your credibility up against Colbert's
Never start a land war in Asia
Never invade Afghanistan
Never put your credibility up against Colbert's
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- I showed this clip to my Trumpian mother in law and she said he sounds guilty as hell…
February 19, 2026 at 10:07 PM
- I showed this clip to my Trumpian mother in law and she said he sounds guilty as hell…