Urban Dispatch
@urbandispatch.bsky.social
Safe streets & Transit. People need somewhere to sleep and the sidewalk isn’t it. Believer that better more livable cities are possible. Let's stop letting perfection get in the way of progress.
Anon here but happy to chat/meet up IRL
Hartford, CT
Anon here but happy to chat/meet up IRL
Hartford, CT
Remarkable data insights from @datahaven.bsky.social and @markabraham.bsky.social
Putting picture to our housing crisis. It is a supply and inventory problem and current solutions aren't cutting it
ctdatahaven.org/report/new-c...
Putting picture to our housing crisis. It is a supply and inventory problem and current solutions aren't cutting it
ctdatahaven.org/report/new-c...
February 11, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Remarkable data insights from @datahaven.bsky.social and @markabraham.bsky.social
Putting picture to our housing crisis. It is a supply and inventory problem and current solutions aren't cutting it
ctdatahaven.org/report/new-c...
Putting picture to our housing crisis. It is a supply and inventory problem and current solutions aren't cutting it
ctdatahaven.org/report/new-c...
"Let's build housing that more people can afford, missing middle like townhomes!"
*Townhome project proposed*
"Lol, no not like that! The imaginary type"
www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
*Townhome project proposed*
"Lol, no not like that! The imaginary type"
www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
Proposed housing development in Trumbull, Easton gets cut in size, but still draws criticism
The project has drawn the ire of town officials and neighboring property owners since it was first filed last year.
www.ctinsider.com
February 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM
"Let's build housing that more people can afford, missing middle like townhomes!"
*Townhome project proposed*
"Lol, no not like that! The imaginary type"
www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
*Townhome project proposed*
"Lol, no not like that! The imaginary type"
www.ctinsider.com/news/article...
Turns out the Republicans who are all "energy affordability, renewables are a scam, just do more natural gas" are vehemently opposed to Natural Gas Ned's plan to bring more natural gas to CT
Who could have seen that coming! Hahaha
ctmirror.org/2026/02/08/b...
Who could have seen that coming! Hahaha
ctmirror.org/2026/02/08/b...
In CT, opposition to Iroquois natural gas project crosses party lines
Despite Trump's affinity for natural gas, residents of a relatively conservative town are campaigning to block a $272M natural gas expansion.
ctmirror.org
February 10, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Turns out the Republicans who are all "energy affordability, renewables are a scam, just do more natural gas" are vehemently opposed to Natural Gas Ned's plan to bring more natural gas to CT
Who could have seen that coming! Hahaha
ctmirror.org/2026/02/08/b...
Who could have seen that coming! Hahaha
ctmirror.org/2026/02/08/b...
Hartford's poop subway is almost done!
(This project is in fact good and will improve water quality by severely limiting sewage overflows)
(This project is in fact good and will improve water quality by severely limiting sewage overflows)
Massive tunnel 200 feet below Hartford is complete, but still waiting to go live
“You can’t dig up every street in Hartford,” an official said. “The tunnel is another way to do it.”
www.ctinsider.com
February 10, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Hartford's poop subway is almost done!
(This project is in fact good and will improve water quality by severely limiting sewage overflows)
(This project is in fact good and will improve water quality by severely limiting sewage overflows)
It sure looks like the new BDL gates are designed to facilitate international arrivals via a securable passageway, perhaps "Terminal B" has a short-life expectancy?
Nothing publicly discussed on this front that I've seen
Nothing publicly discussed on this front that I've seen
February 10, 2026 at 3:11 AM
It sure looks like the new BDL gates are designed to facilitate international arrivals via a securable passageway, perhaps "Terminal B" has a short-life expectancy?
Nothing publicly discussed on this front that I've seen
Nothing publicly discussed on this front that I've seen
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More than 100,000 people applied for just 2,500 vouchers California offered to incentivise e-bikes.
That’s an amazing 40x oversubscribed. Talk about demand far, far outstripping supply.
That’s an amazing 40x oversubscribed. Talk about demand far, far outstripping supply.
California wanted to buy e-bikes for residents. Glitches, funding short-circuited the effort
About 2,300 Californians secured state-funded vouchers covering up to $2,000 of the purchase price for an e-bike. The goal was to make the electric-powered two-wheelers more accessible for lower-incom...
www.latimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:57 AM
More than 100,000 people applied for just 2,500 vouchers California offered to incentivise e-bikes.
That’s an amazing 40x oversubscribed. Talk about demand far, far outstripping supply.
That’s an amazing 40x oversubscribed. Talk about demand far, far outstripping supply.
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Always impressed by Hartford City Hall
February 9, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Always impressed by Hartford City Hall
OMG - they're going to need so much housing... and they're (elected leaders in eastern CT) not going to do anything about it...
Massive displacement and crushing commutes inbound
www.ctinsider.com/business/art...
Massive displacement and crushing commutes inbound
www.ctinsider.com/business/art...
Report: CT-based submarine manufacturer Electric Boat plans to hire 8,000 this year
Electric Boat’s reported hiring goal for this year is more than two and a half times its 2025 target.
www.ctinsider.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:22 PM
OMG - they're going to need so much housing... and they're (elected leaders in eastern CT) not going to do anything about it...
Massive displacement and crushing commutes inbound
www.ctinsider.com/business/art...
Massive displacement and crushing commutes inbound
www.ctinsider.com/business/art...
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@bikewesthartford.bsky.social is teaming with West Hartford public Library to present Henry Grabar on “Paved Paradise.” Registration is FREE but limited: bikewesthartford.org/author-talk-...
February 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM
@bikewesthartford.bsky.social is teaming with West Hartford public Library to present Henry Grabar on “Paved Paradise.” Registration is FREE but limited: bikewesthartford.org/author-talk-...
One of the craziest 2 minutes in all of sports - the Olympic Downhill
Totally death defying
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrWM...
Totally death defying
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrWM...
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:14 PM
One of the craziest 2 minutes in all of sports - the Olympic Downhill
Totally death defying
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrWM...
Totally death defying
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrWM...
Big Northeast rail news, the Portal Bridge final cutover is imminent
Years and years in the making, one of the many major projects currently underway. Looks like March 14th will be the day the new bridge starts service. Fantastic news!
Years and years in the making, one of the many major projects currently underway. Looks like March 14th will be the day the new bridge starts service. Fantastic news!
February 9, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Big Northeast rail news, the Portal Bridge final cutover is imminent
Years and years in the making, one of the many major projects currently underway. Looks like March 14th will be the day the new bridge starts service. Fantastic news!
Years and years in the making, one of the many major projects currently underway. Looks like March 14th will be the day the new bridge starts service. Fantastic news!
Well over 100 MW of solar is racing to get construction started here in CT. It is an all out push from all parties
hartfordbusiness.com/article/ct-b...
hartfordbusiness.com/article/ct-b...
CT businesses rush to start solar projects before federal tax credit expires
Connecticut solar developers are racing to launch projects before a July 4 federal deadline, with businesses scrambling to qualify for a 30% tax credit set to expire under new rules that are reshaping...
hartfordbusiness.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Well over 100 MW of solar is racing to get construction started here in CT. It is an all out push from all parties
hartfordbusiness.com/article/ct-b...
hartfordbusiness.com/article/ct-b...
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This type of walkable, mixed-use urbanism is illegal to build in almost all of Connecticut
February 9, 2026 at 1:52 AM
This type of walkable, mixed-use urbanism is illegal to build in almost all of Connecticut
🌞💥
The Governor coming out strong this session with a proposal to automate the permitting of new solar systems via a 24 hr/7 day a week online system!
hartfordbusiness.com/article/lamo...
The Governor coming out strong this session with a proposal to automate the permitting of new solar systems via a 24 hr/7 day a week online system!
hartfordbusiness.com/article/lamo...
Lamont proposes streamlined solar permitting system
Gov. Ned Lamont has proposed legislation that would create a statewide automated permitting system for residential solar installations, a move aimed at accelerating clean energy development amid the l...
hartfordbusiness.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:06 PM
🌞💥
The Governor coming out strong this session with a proposal to automate the permitting of new solar systems via a 24 hr/7 day a week online system!
hartfordbusiness.com/article/lamo...
The Governor coming out strong this session with a proposal to automate the permitting of new solar systems via a 24 hr/7 day a week online system!
hartfordbusiness.com/article/lamo...
Thinking about the last 36 months of service around Hartford and I can't think of one actual investment Lamont and the state have made in public transit service
Last Hartford Line service improvements were 2022 I think, they started an amazon warehouse shuttle and that's it?
Pathetic
Last Hartford Line service improvements were 2022 I think, they started an amazon warehouse shuttle and that's it?
Pathetic
Lamont's budget keeps commuter rail, bus service flat
The governor's plan would keep rail and bus services flat and proposes slowing the growth of the Special Transportation Fund.
ctmirror.org
February 6, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Thinking about the last 36 months of service around Hartford and I can't think of one actual investment Lamont and the state have made in public transit service
Last Hartford Line service improvements were 2022 I think, they started an amazon warehouse shuttle and that's it?
Pathetic
Last Hartford Line service improvements were 2022 I think, they started an amazon warehouse shuttle and that's it?
Pathetic
Big update on the Bee Line Trail (Connection from New Britain to the Farmington Canal Trail in Plainville)! Construction set for Spring 2027
Likely under 18 months from the connection being complete!
www.bristolpress.com/news/beeline...
Likely under 18 months from the connection being complete!
www.bristolpress.com/news/beeline...
Beeline Update: $9M project construction in spring
PLAINVILLE — Town Manager Michael Paulhus has provided an update on the Beeline Trail, which will connect Plainville and New Britain, and is set to begin construction next Spring.
www.bristolpress.com
February 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Big update on the Bee Line Trail (Connection from New Britain to the Farmington Canal Trail in Plainville)! Construction set for Spring 2027
Likely under 18 months from the connection being complete!
www.bristolpress.com/news/beeline...
Likely under 18 months from the connection being complete!
www.bristolpress.com/news/beeline...
🧵 on the Hartford flag flying saga
Would you like to know how my 19-year-old daughter saved the Puerto Rican flag in Hartford? OK, I will tell you: it all started a few years ago, when some local pastors reached out to some members of Hartford City Council to ask the City to fly "the Christian flag" from City Hall during Holy Week...
February 5, 2026 at 2:13 PM
🧵 on the Hartford flag flying saga
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Republican Tony Hwang blamed his defeat in Tuesday’s special election for Fairfield First Selectperson on "national anger and party labels," and this kind of whining is something I've been thinking about a lot. So-called moderate Republicans think we should treat them like Trump doesn't exist...
February 5, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Republican Tony Hwang blamed his defeat in Tuesday’s special election for Fairfield First Selectperson on "national anger and party labels," and this kind of whining is something I've been thinking about a lot. So-called moderate Republicans think we should treat them like Trump doesn't exist...
Y'all neeeeeeed to clear your schedules and get tickets to the Cottage at Hartford Stage. Last day is Sunday Feb 8
I've never been to a show that had more gasps and laughter than this. Woke up still laughing today
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
I've never been to a show that had more gasps and laughter than this. Woke up still laughing today
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The Cottage - YouTube
If six people are involved in a love triangle – does that make it a love hexagon? A witty farce about romance, sex, marriage, betrayal and, well — love, The ...
youtube.com
February 5, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Y'all neeeeeeed to clear your schedules and get tickets to the Cottage at Hartford Stage. Last day is Sunday Feb 8
I've never been to a show that had more gasps and laughter than this. Woke up still laughing today
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
I've never been to a show that had more gasps and laughter than this. Woke up still laughing today
youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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The Connecticut GOP apparently supports:
➡️ extrajudicial murders by masked federal agents
➡️ warrantless, violent searches of your home (sorry, 4th amendment!)
➡️ using children as kidnapping bait
➡️ the arrests of journalists (sorry, 1st amendment!)
➡️ violent family separation
What a platform!
➡️ extrajudicial murders by masked federal agents
➡️ warrantless, violent searches of your home (sorry, 4th amendment!)
➡️ using children as kidnapping bait
➡️ the arrests of journalists (sorry, 1st amendment!)
➡️ violent family separation
What a platform!
Bold messaging strategy from the Connecticut Republican Party today on the first day of session
📷 Photo from Rep Cara Chistine Pavalock's facebook page
📷 Photo from Rep Cara Chistine Pavalock's facebook page
February 4, 2026 at 10:59 PM
The Connecticut GOP apparently supports:
➡️ extrajudicial murders by masked federal agents
➡️ warrantless, violent searches of your home (sorry, 4th amendment!)
➡️ using children as kidnapping bait
➡️ the arrests of journalists (sorry, 1st amendment!)
➡️ violent family separation
What a platform!
➡️ extrajudicial murders by masked federal agents
➡️ warrantless, violent searches of your home (sorry, 4th amendment!)
➡️ using children as kidnapping bait
➡️ the arrests of journalists (sorry, 1st amendment!)
➡️ violent family separation
What a platform!
Bold messaging strategy from the Connecticut Republican Party today on the first day of session
📷 Photo from Rep Cara Chistine Pavalock's facebook page
📷 Photo from Rep Cara Chistine Pavalock's facebook page
February 4, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Bold messaging strategy from the Connecticut Republican Party today on the first day of session
📷 Photo from Rep Cara Chistine Pavalock's facebook page
📷 Photo from Rep Cara Chistine Pavalock's facebook page
What is most notable about this election in Fairfield, CT is it was a referendum on being open or closed to new housing
The Democratic ticket mounted a masterful multi-week public campaign incl op-eds framing being open and having more housing was actually the way to take back control. It worked
The Democratic ticket mounted a masterful multi-week public campaign incl op-eds framing being open and having more housing was actually the way to take back control. It worked
February 4, 2026 at 12:58 PM
What is most notable about this election in Fairfield, CT is it was a referendum on being open or closed to new housing
The Democratic ticket mounted a masterful multi-week public campaign incl op-eds framing being open and having more housing was actually the way to take back control. It worked
The Democratic ticket mounted a masterful multi-week public campaign incl op-eds framing being open and having more housing was actually the way to take back control. It worked