Adam Jaskiewicz
@ajjaskie.bsky.social
he/him🚰🌆🚡🔰🗳🥑 cities are for people, not cars. Software engineer in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Born at 344 ppm. Also on Mastodon: @ajjaskie@a2mi.social
Ann Arbor has committed to Vision Zero.
I am not really seeing it front-and-center in our transportation projects, at least not explicitly. In conversations, however, I am assured it is a priority.
Are we afraid to own it? Are we afraid of push-back if we use the specific phrase? #A2Council
I am not really seeing it front-and-center in our transportation projects, at least not explicitly. In conversations, however, I am assured it is a priority.
Are we afraid to own it? Are we afraid of push-back if we use the specific phrase? #A2Council
November 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Ann Arbor has committed to Vision Zero.
I am not really seeing it front-and-center in our transportation projects, at least not explicitly. In conversations, however, I am assured it is a priority.
Are we afraid to own it? Are we afraid of push-back if we use the specific phrase? #A2Council
I am not really seeing it front-and-center in our transportation projects, at least not explicitly. In conversations, however, I am assured it is a priority.
Are we afraid to own it? Are we afraid of push-back if we use the specific phrase? #A2Council
“Virtue signalling” is good, actually. It’s how we show others what behaviors we believe to be acceptable in society. “Treat others as you would like to be treated” is virtue signaling.
November 13, 2025 at 12:07 AM
“Virtue signalling” is good, actually. It’s how we show others what behaviors we believe to be acceptable in society. “Treat others as you would like to be treated” is virtue signaling.
Apparently a former Constellis (née Blackwater) merc.
November 7, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Apparently a former Constellis (née Blackwater) merc.
This IGMFU attitude shouldn’t surprise me, but it still does when it is so blatant. It’s frustrating to see it taken seriously in our community. #A2Council
![Nextdoor comment from [redacted]:
“Jacob If cities were buses, adding more seats without upgrading the engine, routes, or maintenance wouldn't make the ride cheaper or better...it would just strain the system and frustrate everyone on board. And the idea that bringing more lower/ middle-income housing into medium-or high-priced cities is automatically "good" or "just" ignores the reality that outcomes aren't universally positive. Cities deserve policies based on nuanced thinking, not feel-good metaphors.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q55inui7vnmt2fzhxybq454m/bafkreiflg3xny7il3me5sqwpfru3fsbuftfjy3urr6ywrvvfwtdtokt5pq@jpeg)
August 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This IGMFU attitude shouldn’t surprise me, but it still does when it is so blatant. It’s frustrating to see it taken seriously in our community. #A2Council
Oh for FUCK’S SAKE
![Nextdoor post from [redacted]:
“THIS is why NO one A&B!”
With link to mlive article about the imminent closure of Downtown Home and Garden.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q55inui7vnmt2fzhxybq454m/bafkreiajf3qs26wsnixpzxitrprfzywvq6vgree3v4r6q6fbscj56wceja@jpeg)
August 3, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Oh for FUCK’S SAKE
My favorite part about Option C is the ridiculous switchback to get up two stories from the tunnel to the elevated path which will guarantee nobody uses it.
July 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
My favorite part about Option C is the ridiculous switchback to get up two stories from the tunnel to the elevated path which will guarantee nobody uses it.
Barbara here says the AADL is intentionally neglecting the downtown library building. #A2Council
Vote Yes on A and B. Don’t settle for an “adequate” downtown library.
Vote Yes on A and B. Don’t settle for an “adequate” downtown library.
![Nextdoor post from Barbara [redacted]:
“Adam Don't forget the library was allowed to fall into disrepair after voters rejected a mileage to build a larger one. The current space is adequate. Voting No does not preclude renovation.
Voting no might mean voters can expect their votes to be respected in the future. It may also mean the resistance to the Commons will stop and a park will be built. Hopefully a No vote will indicate the structure being built across the street in the old Y lot is sufficient affordable housing for that area.”
Response from Adam Jaskiewicz:
“Barbara "allowed to fall into disrepair" please provide evidence.
This is a wildly offensive claim.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q55inui7vnmt2fzhxybq454m/bafkreihwe657kprt7et6xxe6w2fj74oorgtnoo4vnf3aewzxfatg32diwy@jpeg)
July 5, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Barbara here says the AADL is intentionally neglecting the downtown library building. #A2Council
Vote Yes on A and B. Don’t settle for an “adequate” downtown library.
Vote Yes on A and B. Don’t settle for an “adequate” downtown library.
Tim here says he’ll drive right over pedestrian refuge islands. Don’t be like Tim. #A2Council
![Nextdoor post from Tim [redacted]
“I totally agree. I am dumbfounded at what people were thinking. Glad I have a truck. I will drive over them instead of having to wait during rush hour to turn because I can't use the turn lane.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q55inui7vnmt2fzhxybq454m/bafkreian37x4lo7oysznq6ne57sc47r7bcfcsxj7bnenadgdmh6nh2n3sm@jpeg)
June 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Tim here says he’ll drive right over pedestrian refuge islands. Don’t be like Tim. #A2Council
![Nextdoor comment from [redacted]
“Denise There are no republicans in Ann Arbor government. Let's a radical left, one party system which has an agenda to destroy landlords. Get this: a convicted felon is REQUIRED to be on the left wing created renters commission but a person who worked her entire life to create housing is ignored by the city.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q55inui7vnmt2fzhxybq454m/bafkreibxkdlkxhemqzwhpsdgrev2nimbb3wmsm5agz6nndsntub3tzqeya@jpeg)
The assumption of credibility granted to ChatGPT by gullible people will be the downfall of our society. #A2Council
![Nextdoor comment by Chuck [redacted]:
“Linda wow, so brilliant, yes, you can go to Google or ChatGPT and prove that these goals have never been accomplished in places that have tried this.
And yes, they baited us with all these nice liberal values, and then switched to a complete coup by the developers”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q55inui7vnmt2fzhxybq454m/bafkreigfsnouyrnjo4wcngvak3zir3jkrajvccb474gpmnz4cs7b5f6xoi@jpeg)
June 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The assumption of credibility granted to ChatGPT by gullible people will be the downfall of our society. #A2Council
This Tom Stulberg?
June 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
This Tom Stulberg?
Look at all the overlap already in the West Side (aka Water Hill) area.
May 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Look at all the overlap already in the West Side (aka Water Hill) area.
Unbelievable how nasty some people can get over land-use planning. At least be decent, reasonable, have some respect for people, and discuss your disagreements in good faith. We should have learned this in Kindergarten, but some clearly have not. #A2Council
April 30, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Unbelievable how nasty some people can get over land-use planning. At least be decent, reasonable, have some respect for people, and discuss your disagreements in good faith. We should have learned this in Kindergarten, but some clearly have not. #A2Council
It’s good to set boundaries, #A2Council.
April 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
It’s good to set boundaries, #A2Council.
The amount of fear, uncertainty, and doubt being sowed in our community by bad-faith interlocutors in an attempt to discredit those who are urging #A2Council to be bold with our comprehensive plan re-write in the face of a severe housing shortage in Ann Arbor is astounding. Nobody wants “no plan”.
![Comment reading “[name redacted] Aggressive development, with no plan? Who would such an approach benefit...except the mostly out-of-town developers? No one with long-term roots in a community would be willing to do that kind of damage to their own community.”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:q55inui7vnmt2fzhxybq454m/bafkreia6niuz5xahqrs54lpipdmb7f4ysol6463y2vfqjzmg2kjffhydry@jpeg)
March 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The amount of fear, uncertainty, and doubt being sowed in our community by bad-faith interlocutors in an attempt to discredit those who are urging #A2Council to be bold with our comprehensive plan re-write in the face of a severe housing shortage in Ann Arbor is astounding. Nobody wants “no plan”.
It’s an objection that I am particularly confused by. Four stories is a small step change in height over what is currently allowed. This is what gentle, incremental density looks like. And yet, people create slides like this to scare their neighbors into organizing against the comp plan:
March 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
It’s an objection that I am particularly confused by. Four stories is a small step change in height over what is currently allowed. This is what gentle, incremental density looks like. And yet, people create slides like this to scare their neighbors into organizing against the comp plan:
These things are fucking stupid. Who designed this? #A2Council
February 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
These things are fucking stupid. Who designed this? #A2Council
I don’t think that’s the correct Erica Briggs.
It seems we took away a basketball court that was well used by neighbors when housing was expanded by A2HC. I’m OK with this particular park. I think we should consider selling off some parks such as Dicken Park.
It seems we took away a basketball court that was well used by neighbors when housing was expanded by A2HC. I’m OK with this particular park. I think we should consider selling off some parks such as Dicken Park.
February 2, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I don’t think that’s the correct Erica Briggs.
It seems we took away a basketball court that was well used by neighbors when housing was expanded by A2HC. I’m OK with this particular park. I think we should consider selling off some parks such as Dicken Park.
It seems we took away a basketball court that was well used by neighbors when housing was expanded by A2HC. I’m OK with this particular park. I think we should consider selling off some parks such as Dicken Park.