Joseph Miscimarra 🇺🇸
@jmisci.bsky.social
Energy efficiency industry employee and former ADU resident. Here to stay updated on climate, energy, urbanism, and weather. I post frequently about Chicago!
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January 2, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Please appreciate the tower of champagne flutes that I made for my NYE party
January 2, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Please appreciate the tower of champagne flutes that I made for my NYE party
Twitter’s community notes was a somewhat good idea, but it requires contributors who
1) have different view points, &
2) care to fact check
That system can’t persist if the contributors become disproportionately one-sided, or if engagement is incentivized so much that ragebait overwhelms the site
1) have different view points, &
2) care to fact check
That system can’t persist if the contributors become disproportionately one-sided, or if engagement is incentivized so much that ragebait overwhelms the site
December 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Twitter’s community notes was a somewhat good idea, but it requires contributors who
1) have different view points, &
2) care to fact check
That system can’t persist if the contributors become disproportionately one-sided, or if engagement is incentivized so much that ragebait overwhelms the site
1) have different view points, &
2) care to fact check
That system can’t persist if the contributors become disproportionately one-sided, or if engagement is incentivized so much that ragebait overwhelms the site
If you have the option of commuting via train, but instead choose the agony of a highway commute…..why?
December 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
If you have the option of commuting via train, but instead choose the agony of a highway commute…..why?
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Chicagoans - please take a moment to tell the OIG to investigate aldermanic prerogative in housing development
Survey closes Dec 31
igchicago.org/2026-annual-...
Survey closes Dec 31
igchicago.org/2026-annual-...
December 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Chicagoans - please take a moment to tell the OIG to investigate aldermanic prerogative in housing development
Survey closes Dec 31
igchicago.org/2026-annual-...
Survey closes Dec 31
igchicago.org/2026-annual-...
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New from me! Chicago has far too many bus stops to provide efficient service for its riders—nearly twice the national standard. I reimagined what Chicago's bus network could do to make it look like its peers.
citythatworks.substack.com/p/a-plan-for...
citythatworks.substack.com/p/a-plan-for...
A plan for faster buses
We can speed up the bus at (almost) no cost
citythatworks.substack.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
New from me! Chicago has far too many bus stops to provide efficient service for its riders—nearly twice the national standard. I reimagined what Chicago's bus network could do to make it look like its peers.
citythatworks.substack.com/p/a-plan-for...
citythatworks.substack.com/p/a-plan-for...
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The left needs more influencers who are mostly about other shit. That's what is moving all these young people right -- not "political content," but dumbass lifting videos & bro podcasts where RW politics is casual & taken for granted.
The Most Powerful Politics Influencers Barely Post About Politics
New research shows that social media creators have enormous influence over their audiences' politics—especially those who don't normally share political content.
www.wired.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The left needs more influencers who are mostly about other shit. That's what is moving all these young people right -- not "political content," but dumbass lifting videos & bro podcasts where RW politics is casual & taken for granted.
Sunrise skate sessions in the big city. New favorite way to wake up on these cold winter mornings
December 17, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Sunrise skate sessions in the big city. New favorite way to wake up on these cold winter mornings
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Still waiting for letters from @usdot.bsky.social threatening to withhold federal funding from highway agencies that fail to keep people safe from crime and crashes, consistent with the letters sent to public transit agencies by USDOT.
Awful: Turning driver of pickup w/ high front end, snow-covered windshield, ran over woman, 67, crossing street at Belmont/Pulaski with "Walk" signal. No word on victim's condition. Driver cited for failure to yield.
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/w...
@latrace.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org
www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/w...
@latrace.bsky.social @betterstreetschicago.org
December 15, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Still waiting for letters from @usdot.bsky.social threatening to withhold federal funding from highway agencies that fail to keep people safe from crime and crashes, consistent with the letters sent to public transit agencies by USDOT.
My plans tonight would be a perfect use for the 11 bus on Lincoln Avenue.
For all of us northside yuppies (and everyone else), please bring it back!!! @chicagocta.bsky.social
For all of us northside yuppies (and everyone else), please bring it back!!! @chicagocta.bsky.social
December 14, 2025 at 12:08 AM
My plans tonight would be a perfect use for the 11 bus on Lincoln Avenue.
For all of us northside yuppies (and everyone else), please bring it back!!! @chicagocta.bsky.social
For all of us northside yuppies (and everyone else), please bring it back!!! @chicagocta.bsky.social
Chicago Cultural Center appreciation post
December 13, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Chicago Cultural Center appreciation post
The Chicago Athletic Association put an insane amount of effort into this little Christmas pop up bar over their former pool room. Look at all these details!
December 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Chicago Athletic Association put an insane amount of effort into this little Christmas pop up bar over their former pool room. Look at all these details!
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someone tell the California ACLU who is disproportionately more likely to be killed in traffic accidents including those involving people under the influence
The California ACLU is staunchly opposed to the ignition interlock device program and is a big reason that it has not been expanded. Despite the fact that California heavily subsidizes the cost for low-income drunk drivers, the ACLU says that the program is a form of "racialized wealth extraction."
December 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
someone tell the California ACLU who is disproportionately more likely to be killed in traffic accidents including those involving people under the influence
7am, on Lincoln Park’s North Pond:
December 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
7am, on Lincoln Park’s North Pond:
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literally the aclu:
December 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
literally the aclu:
It’s official: I am endorsing Nick Uniejewski for Illinois State Senate’s 6th district.
A big reason why: housing costs are soaring in Chicago, yet Springfield has refused to act quickly enough. Nick is focused on delivering housing affordability and common sense solutions.
Vote for Nick on 3/17!
A big reason why: housing costs are soaring in Chicago, yet Springfield has refused to act quickly enough. Nick is focused on delivering housing affordability and common sense solutions.
Vote for Nick on 3/17!
December 12, 2025 at 1:59 AM
It’s official: I am endorsing Nick Uniejewski for Illinois State Senate’s 6th district.
A big reason why: housing costs are soaring in Chicago, yet Springfield has refused to act quickly enough. Nick is focused on delivering housing affordability and common sense solutions.
Vote for Nick on 3/17!
A big reason why: housing costs are soaring in Chicago, yet Springfield has refused to act quickly enough. Nick is focused on delivering housing affordability and common sense solutions.
Vote for Nick on 3/17!
Happy Chicago Marathon Lottery Rejection Day to all who celebrate
December 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Happy Chicago Marathon Lottery Rejection Day to all who celebrate
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To this point, now that the map is official, unfortunately for the 32nd Ward less tape always seems to be cut when it comes to eliminating hurdles to build housing in our ward. That pink 'Zone 8' with all the Waguespack imposed restrictions definitely sticks out.
(Map by Steven Vance)
(Map by Steven Vance)
December 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
To this point, now that the map is official, unfortunately for the 32nd Ward less tape always seems to be cut when it comes to eliminating hurdles to build housing in our ward. That pink 'Zone 8' with all the Waguespack imposed restrictions definitely sticks out.
(Map by Steven Vance)
(Map by Steven Vance)
Reminder: bond rating downgrades are a YOUTH TAX.
Mayor Johnson and city council should prioritize good bond ratings to ensure fairness for future taxpayers. Every credit agency has told us to align spending with consistent revenue streams. LISTEN TO THEM!
chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...
Mayor Johnson and city council should prioritize good bond ratings to ensure fairness for future taxpayers. Every credit agency has told us to align spending with consistent revenue streams. LISTEN TO THEM!
chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...
December 11, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Reminder: bond rating downgrades are a YOUTH TAX.
Mayor Johnson and city council should prioritize good bond ratings to ensure fairness for future taxpayers. Every credit agency has told us to align spending with consistent revenue streams. LISTEN TO THEM!
chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...
Mayor Johnson and city council should prioritize good bond ratings to ensure fairness for future taxpayers. Every credit agency has told us to align spending with consistent revenue streams. LISTEN TO THEM!
chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20...
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Moving forward, my view of Giannoulias will be formed by his willingness to put seniors, and people who share the road with them, at risk just so he could win some votes from older voters.
The 'evidence' he used for this initiative is a masterclass in how to lie with data
The 'evidence' he used for this initiative is a masterclass in how to lie with data
December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Moving forward, my view of Giannoulias will be formed by his willingness to put seniors, and people who share the road with them, at risk just so he could win some votes from older voters.
The 'evidence' he used for this initiative is a masterclass in how to lie with data
The 'evidence' he used for this initiative is a masterclass in how to lie with data
Based on Census data for Chicago, around 36% of Chicago households in 1-4 unit buildings have an income under 50k.
For 5+ unit buildings, this rate goes up to 42.7%. Their average income is around $9k lower!
Why does the mayor want lower income residents to pay more for garbage pickup?
For 5+ unit buildings, this rate goes up to 42.7%. Their average income is around $9k lower!
Why does the mayor want lower income residents to pay more for garbage pickup?
IMPORTANT DETAIL HERE: garbage fees are essentially a wealth transfer from apartment residents to homeowners!
If you live in an apartment building with 5+ units, you have to pay full price for a private service, and you ALSO SUBSIDIZE 82% OF THE COST of garbage pickup for SFHs + 2-4 unit buildings!
If you live in an apartment building with 5+ units, you have to pay full price for a private service, and you ALSO SUBSIDIZE 82% OF THE COST of garbage pickup for SFHs + 2-4 unit buildings!
Commentary: Us schmucks living in six-flats, courtyards, mid-rises and high-rises? We pay full price for private trash and recycling services.
December 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Based on Census data for Chicago, around 36% of Chicago households in 1-4 unit buildings have an income under 50k.
For 5+ unit buildings, this rate goes up to 42.7%. Their average income is around $9k lower!
Why does the mayor want lower income residents to pay more for garbage pickup?
For 5+ unit buildings, this rate goes up to 42.7%. Their average income is around $9k lower!
Why does the mayor want lower income residents to pay more for garbage pickup?
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OK, not even done reading and holy moly, Chicago you need to fix this.
IMPORTANT DETAIL HERE: garbage fees are essentially a wealth transfer from apartment residents to homeowners!
If you live in an apartment building with 5+ units, you have to pay full price for a private service, and you ALSO SUBSIDIZE 82% OF THE COST of garbage pickup for SFHs + 2-4 unit buildings!
If you live in an apartment building with 5+ units, you have to pay full price for a private service, and you ALSO SUBSIDIZE 82% OF THE COST of garbage pickup for SFHs + 2-4 unit buildings!
Commentary: Us schmucks living in six-flats, courtyards, mid-rises and high-rises? We pay full price for private trash and recycling services.
December 10, 2025 at 10:07 PM
OK, not even done reading and holy moly, Chicago you need to fix this.
IMPORTANT DETAIL HERE: garbage fees are essentially a wealth transfer from apartment residents to homeowners!
If you live in an apartment building with 5+ units, you have to pay full price for a private service, and you ALSO SUBSIDIZE 82% OF THE COST of garbage pickup for SFHs + 2-4 unit buildings!
If you live in an apartment building with 5+ units, you have to pay full price for a private service, and you ALSO SUBSIDIZE 82% OF THE COST of garbage pickup for SFHs + 2-4 unit buildings!
Commentary: Us schmucks living in six-flats, courtyards, mid-rises and high-rises? We pay full price for private trash and recycling services.
Cate Plys: How Mayor Brandon Johnson can help the budget and make the city’s trash fee more equitable
Chicago should institute a graduated garbage fee by tying it to a property’s assessed valuation.
trib.al
December 10, 2025 at 10:03 PM
IMPORTANT DETAIL HERE: garbage fees are essentially a wealth transfer from apartment residents to homeowners!
If you live in an apartment building with 5+ units, you have to pay full price for a private service, and you ALSO SUBSIDIZE 82% OF THE COST of garbage pickup for SFHs + 2-4 unit buildings!
If you live in an apartment building with 5+ units, you have to pay full price for a private service, and you ALSO SUBSIDIZE 82% OF THE COST of garbage pickup for SFHs + 2-4 unit buildings!