@kdbnicol.bsky.social
Buildings PassivHaus Energy Communities Forests
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two great ways to drastically reduce dust:
1. build to passivhaus standards
2. allow dense housing blocks away from arterials or highways
1. build to passivhaus standards
2. allow dense housing blocks away from arterials or highways
Thanks to Erica Hartmann for leading a newly published paper, "Ten questions concerning indoor dust."
What is it?
Where does it come from?
How does it mediate environmental exposures?
How does it affect chemicals indoors?
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
What is it?
Where does it come from?
How does it mediate environmental exposures?
How does it affect chemicals indoors?
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 PM
two great ways to drastically reduce dust:
1. build to passivhaus standards
2. allow dense housing blocks away from arterials or highways
1. build to passivhaus standards
2. allow dense housing blocks away from arterials or highways
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One conclusion we can draw from this is that half of Ontarians trust vibes more than data. It should be a little embarrassing for a *polling firm* to not pick up on that.
#BikeTO #WalkTO #VisionZero #SafeStreets
#BikeTO #WalkTO #VisionZero #SafeStreets
New Abacus Data polling finds Ontarians prefer traffic calming infrastructure over automated speed cameras.
Half say measures like speed bumps, roundabouts and police enforcement are more effective.
Full results: abacusdata.ca/ontarians-o...
Half say measures like speed bumps, roundabouts and police enforcement are more effective.
Full results: abacusdata.ca/ontarians-o...
November 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
One conclusion we can draw from this is that half of Ontarians trust vibes more than data. It should be a little embarrassing for a *polling firm* to not pick up on that.
#BikeTO #WalkTO #VisionZero #SafeStreets
#BikeTO #WalkTO #VisionZero #SafeStreets
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Katie Wilson will be Seattle's next year. The progressive challenger expanded her lead over Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to nearly 2,000 votes in Wednesday's count.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/12/w...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/12/w...
Wilson Defeats Harrell » The Urbanist
# Katie Wilson will be Seattle's next year. The progressive challenger expanded her lead over Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to nearly 2,000 votes in Wednesday's count, and The Urbanist and other local o...
www.theurbanist.org
November 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Katie Wilson will be Seattle's next year. The progressive challenger expanded her lead over Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to nearly 2,000 votes in Wednesday's count.
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/12/w...
Story: www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/12/w...
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The movement for better biking is growing—one campus at a time. Meet the 45 colleges and universities recognized in the 2025 Bicycle Friendly University awards for turning big ideas into real change: bikeleague.org/45-universit...
November 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The movement for better biking is growing—one campus at a time. Meet the 45 colleges and universities recognized in the 2025 Bicycle Friendly University awards for turning big ideas into real change: bikeleague.org/45-universit...
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More cars = more pollution, less movement, higher diabetes risk.
Every step counts — walk to work, use public transport, support cycling paths.
Cities that move, heal.
#SustainableTransport #ActiveLiving
Every step counts — walk to work, use public transport, support cycling paths.
Cities that move, heal.
#SustainableTransport #ActiveLiving
November 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
More cars = more pollution, less movement, higher diabetes risk.
Every step counts — walk to work, use public transport, support cycling paths.
Cities that move, heal.
#SustainableTransport #ActiveLiving
Every step counts — walk to work, use public transport, support cycling paths.
Cities that move, heal.
#SustainableTransport #ActiveLiving
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Well at least in this country where we allow rage-fueled criminals and abusers of women and girls to have increasingly more unchecked power and wealth we also subject everyone just trying to get to work and school to escalating traffic violence that is not addressed by even most of the "good" pols
November 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Well at least in this country where we allow rage-fueled criminals and abusers of women and girls to have increasingly more unchecked power and wealth we also subject everyone just trying to get to work and school to escalating traffic violence that is not addressed by even most of the "good" pols
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this is a good piece. seattle couldn't tackle broader urbanism issues or affordable housing until we liberalized ADU reform
Wrote about the other big outcome of the NYC election and how Chicago moved in the other direction
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
Marisa Novara and Daniel Kay Hertz: New York nixes veto power over housing while Chicago unwisely doubles down
The recent granny flat fight in Chicago is an example of the city upholding a tradition that has held back affordable housing.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
this is a good piece. seattle couldn't tackle broader urbanism issues or affordable housing until we liberalized ADU reform
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man, what is even the point of bike lanes?
November 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
man, what is even the point of bike lanes?
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@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Hey #Zohran why can't we get similar #enforcement when it comes to #SUVs parked on the #sidewalk, in #crosswalks and blocking #pedestrians? www.amny.com/nyc-transit/... @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social @cmrestler.bsky.social #brooklyn #parkslope #climate #airquality
Four more city bus routes have cameras to crack down on cars illegally parked, improperly using bus lanes
More MTA city bus routes, including the Q6, Bx20, Bx3 and Bx7, will soon have cameras to crack down on vehicles illegally using bus lanes.
www.amny.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social Hey #Zohran why can't we get similar #enforcement when it comes to #SUVs parked on the #sidewalk, in #crosswalks and blocking #pedestrians? www.amny.com/nyc-transit/... @cmshahanahanif.bsky.social @cmrestler.bsky.social #brooklyn #parkslope #climate #airquality
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The limousine classes think joining NATO is a thing when they can't organise a bus network, clean water, or provide timely safe healthcare or a home for everyone.
Decided to use public transport tonight. So messy. So unreliable. So infrequent. It’s no bloody wonder people have to use cars. In Any other European city you can hop on and off without thinking and checking. If govt want us out of cars they have to improve this #speirgorm
November 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The limousine classes think joining NATO is a thing when they can't organise a bus network, clean water, or provide timely safe healthcare or a home for everyone.
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Missouri Republican Rep. Sam Graves, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said infrastructure for biking and walking to be an important federal priority.
usa.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/g...
usa.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/g...
House T&I Chair Vows ‘No Money for Bikes or Walking’ in Fed Transportation Bill — Streetsblog USA
The outlook for active transportation won't be good if advocates don't stand up.
usa.streetsblog.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Missouri Republican Rep. Sam Graves, chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said infrastructure for biking and walking to be an important federal priority.
usa.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/g...
usa.streetsblog.org/2025/11/12/g...
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Join us on Friday with youth leaders Kate Rodgers & Ryan Lenney (Student Homes Coalition) to learn more about their unique model of organizing and their state-level parking reform advocacy efforts.
RSVP: luma.com/6mo7sn47
RSVP: luma.com/6mo7sn47
Organizing on Campus for Student Housing and Parking Reform · Zoom · Luma
Join us for an inspiring discussion with student leaders Kate Rodgers and Ryan Lenney of the Student Homes Coalition. This webinar will dive into how youth…
luma.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Join us on Friday with youth leaders Kate Rodgers & Ryan Lenney (Student Homes Coalition) to learn more about their unique model of organizing and their state-level parking reform advocacy efforts.
RSVP: luma.com/6mo7sn47
RSVP: luma.com/6mo7sn47
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Fantastic new member motion from Councillors Bravo & Saxe opposing the province's attempt to undermine municipality authority over its roads (including banning bike lanes) in Bill 60!
Yes, you can comment!
secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
Yes, you can comment!
secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Fantastic new member motion from Councillors Bravo & Saxe opposing the province's attempt to undermine municipality authority over its roads (including banning bike lanes) in Bill 60!
Yes, you can comment!
secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
Yes, you can comment!
secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
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Brian Montague can cross a bridge but not a bike lane.
the VPD guy just blamed bike lanes for poor response times.
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Brian Montague can cross a bridge but not a bike lane.
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“We originally thought we had to tunnel 16 miles and now we have to tunnel only three — because of correct standards are being used. That’s what we’re doing now.” 🚄
usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/30/t...
usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/30/t...
Talking Headways Podcast: Getting California High Speed Rail Done — Streetsblog USA
It took a while, but California is figuring out the best, most-cost-effective way to do fast trains.
usa.streetsblog.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
“We originally thought we had to tunnel 16 miles and now we have to tunnel only three — because of correct standards are being used. That’s what we’re doing now.” 🚄
usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/30/t...
usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/30/t...
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Sure would be nice to see a real estate industry group challenge exclusionary zoning in the suburbs rather than inclusionary zoning in the city. Which do you think is a bigger impediment to their economic interests?
The city of Pittsburgh has fended off a federal court challenge to its inclusionary zoning policy, at least for now. But while a federal court judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the policy this week, he left the door open for future cases.
Judge tosses out federal lawsuit against Pittsburgh affordable-housing policy
The city of Pittsburgh has fended off a federal court challenge to its inclusionary zoning policy, at least for now. But while a federal court judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the policy this wee...
www.wesa.fm
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Sure would be nice to see a real estate industry group challenge exclusionary zoning in the suburbs rather than inclusionary zoning in the city. Which do you think is a bigger impediment to their economic interests?
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www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
"520 million children live within 5km of fossil fuel infrastructure – including potential ‘sacrifice zones."
#climatechange #justice #humanrights #health #water #air #land #food #housing #democracy
"520 million children live within 5km of fossil fuel infrastructure – including potential ‘sacrifice zones."
#climatechange #justice #humanrights #health #water #air #land #food #housing #democracy
November 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
"520 million children live within 5km of fossil fuel infrastructure – including potential ‘sacrifice zones."
#climatechange #justice #humanrights #health #water #air #land #food #housing #democracy
"520 million children live within 5km of fossil fuel infrastructure – including potential ‘sacrifice zones."
#climatechange #justice #humanrights #health #water #air #land #food #housing #democracy
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The vehicle arms race:
xkcd.com/3167
(I'm lucky to live in an area that is fairly bike-friendly, with drivers who understand how to behave around cyclists.)
xkcd.com/3167
(I'm lucky to live in an area that is fairly bike-friendly, with drivers who understand how to behave around cyclists.)
Car Size
xkcd.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The vehicle arms race:
xkcd.com/3167
(I'm lucky to live in an area that is fairly bike-friendly, with drivers who understand how to behave around cyclists.)
xkcd.com/3167
(I'm lucky to live in an area that is fairly bike-friendly, with drivers who understand how to behave around cyclists.)
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Dr. Andrew van der Westhuizen might still be alive if this was the law here. Instead, he was blamed for going too fast downhill on Highland Rd on the separated bike lane when a truck turned across the path and killed him.
Drivers stop at crosswalks in Poland now because they passed presumed liability, and they ran a public awareness campaign to promote it. The driver is presumed to be at fault if they hit a pedestrian in a crosswalk.
The zebra stripes in Poland have magical power that the ones in America don’t. Even on a fast divided highway, a pedestrian in the shadows, well back from the curb, can stop traffic.
November 12, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Dr. Andrew van der Westhuizen might still be alive if this was the law here. Instead, he was blamed for going too fast downhill on Highland Rd on the separated bike lane when a truck turned across the path and killed him.
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Mind Blowingly Good Cycle Lanes planned
That’s a bold statement. I like it
www.timeout.com/london/news/...
That’s a bold statement. I like it
www.timeout.com/london/news/...
Inside ‘mind-blowingly good’ plans for new cycle lanes in central London
The West End’s traffic-congested streets could get a radical redesign.
www.timeout.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Mind Blowingly Good Cycle Lanes planned
That’s a bold statement. I like it
www.timeout.com/london/news/...
That’s a bold statement. I like it
www.timeout.com/london/news/...
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what I'm getting out of this is that...upzoning is the Christian thing to do
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/hosp...
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/hosp...
Charity Begins with Zoning Reforms - Christianity Today
Stewarding our neighborhoods is part of Christian hospitality.
www.christianitytoday.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
what I'm getting out of this is that...upzoning is the Christian thing to do
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/hosp...
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/hosp...
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Developers rarely challenge exclusionary zoning, instead relying on fair housing organizations to do the work for them. But now that Trump is moving to defund those orgs, the industry & their allies are itching for a fight? And decide this is a good time to set up a constitutional challenge to IZ?
Landlords frequently challenge programs meant to ease poverty and housing insecurity by claiming they're unconstitutional takings of private property. But as @uwlawdemocracy.bsky.social's @bridgetlavender.bsky.social explains, state courts have largely rejected these claims.
Resistance to Public Policies Assisting the Poor
Property owners have challenged programs meant to assist vulnerable populations, alleging they are unconstitutional takings of private property for public use.
statecourtreport.org
November 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Developers rarely challenge exclusionary zoning, instead relying on fair housing organizations to do the work for them. But now that Trump is moving to defund those orgs, the industry & their allies are itching for a fight? And decide this is a good time to set up a constitutional challenge to IZ?
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Randall Munroe (xkcd) captures car culture in the best way. xkcd.com/3167
(alt text: "They really shouldn't let those small cars drive in traffic. I worry I'm going to kill someone if I hit one! They should have to drive on the sidewalk, safely out of the way.")
(alt text: "They really shouldn't let those small cars drive in traffic. I worry I'm going to kill someone if I hit one! They should have to drive on the sidewalk, safely out of the way.")
Car Size
xkcd.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Randall Munroe (xkcd) captures car culture in the best way. xkcd.com/3167
(alt text: "They really shouldn't let those small cars drive in traffic. I worry I'm going to kill someone if I hit one! They should have to drive on the sidewalk, safely out of the way.")
(alt text: "They really shouldn't let those small cars drive in traffic. I worry I'm going to kill someone if I hit one! They should have to drive on the sidewalk, safely out of the way.")
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i feel competent municipal administration should stop trying to lure AI data centers that don't create jobs with tax breaks and instead give those same incentives to developers to build more housing to increase supply and lower cost to satisfy clear demand
November 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
i feel competent municipal administration should stop trying to lure AI data centers that don't create jobs with tax breaks and instead give those same incentives to developers to build more housing to increase supply and lower cost to satisfy clear demand
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Unused public land requiring mowing should be turned over to people who want to grow food, or get urban planners & permaculturists together & design public food foraging forests.
Decide how you want it harvested, distributed, shared. Don't allow sales.
Decide how you want it harvested, distributed, shared. Don't allow sales.
Marion Nestle says we need to rethink how we eat. She recommends "real food, processed as little as possible, with a big emphasis on plants." Her new book is What to Eat Now. n.pr/47BoJUw
'What to Eat Now' nutritionist talks SNAP, food policy and the 'triple duty' diet
Marion Nestle says we need to rethink how we eat. She recommends "real food, processed as little as possible, with a big emphasis on plants." Her new book is What to Eat Now.
n.pr
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Unused public land requiring mowing should be turned over to people who want to grow food, or get urban planners & permaculturists together & design public food foraging forests.
Decide how you want it harvested, distributed, shared. Don't allow sales.
Decide how you want it harvested, distributed, shared. Don't allow sales.