Self-identifying as a centrist is perhaps the most cynical and amoral political identity you can have because you're just openly admitting your beliefs aren't really beliefs they're just strategic positions that only exist relative to others in the room you happen to be in

Happy "repeat that one MLK quote that makes you feel good while ignoring what he had to say about reparations, imperialism, and wealth inequality" day to those who celebrate.

“OUR city isn’t [insert name of a much more livable & successful city here].”

Trust me, we know that. It’s abundantly obvious that you’re not that city.

That city made, and continues to make, much better choices with fewer excuses.

The real question is, do you want YOUR city to be better or not?

I'll believe this app has reached critical mass once my posts aren't 50% about the app itself. Threads felt exactly like this for a few weeks until they whiffed it.

I am only the 2nd most excited in the house about having a heated blanket.

A local politics translation guide for new participants:

"Common Sense Policy" = "Policy not supported by evidence"

"Inadequate Public Consultation" = "I didn't like the decision"

"Fiscally Conscious" = "Spending that benefits me"

"Ideological Boondoggle" = "Spending that doesn't benefit me"

Seville, Spain eliminated 5,000 car parking spaces and built an 80 km protected cycling network in just 18 months with 32 million €.

Result: An average 70,000 bike trips a day.

Leadership.

1925

North American Cities: Why can't we get more people to spend time downtime?

North American Downtowns: