@austinurbanist.bsky.social
This is great data. Has anybody looked at this nationally? Would be great to see how this looks across large metro areas.
in 1990 seattle grabbed swaths of land to upzone hoping to create 100k homes. the debate that upzones cause displacement is a myth. over the next 30 years, the black population cratered in single family zoned areas and grew where housing growth was allowed. density has saved our city’s diversity
December 1, 2024 at 8:44 PM
This is great data. Has anybody looked at this nationally? Would be great to see how this looks across large metro areas.
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Since 2003, the United States has built 2.4 subway stations per year, while China has built 200 per year.
We gotta get serious about building things as a country again.
We gotta get serious about building things as a country again.
November 19, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Since 2003, the United States has built 2.4 subway stations per year, while China has built 200 per year.
We gotta get serious about building things as a country again.
We gotta get serious about building things as a country again.
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Pro housing politics are also good politics for state legislators!
www.sightline.org/2024/11/15/i...
www.sightline.org/2024/11/15/i...
November 15, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Pro housing politics are also good politics for state legislators!
www.sightline.org/2024/11/15/i...
www.sightline.org/2024/11/15/i...
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This is what happens when you actually let developers build housing.
In Austin, rent has dropped 15% from its peak and buildings are offering multiple months FREE! 🤯
In Austin, rent has dropped 15% from its peak and buildings are offering multiple months FREE! 🤯
November 15, 2024 at 2:54 AM
This is what happens when you actually let developers build housing.
In Austin, rent has dropped 15% from its peak and buildings are offering multiple months FREE! 🤯
In Austin, rent has dropped 15% from its peak and buildings are offering multiple months FREE! 🤯
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THREAD: I’m going to share this thread here to clearly state my perspective on electric vehicles, car dependency and better cities, for all those who frequently ask me about it, including media, elected leaders and many others. Here goes. Please share it frequently if you think it will help. 🧵#EVS
November 11, 2024 at 11:11 PM
THREAD: I’m going to share this thread here to clearly state my perspective on electric vehicles, car dependency and better cities, for all those who frequently ask me about it, including media, elected leaders and many others. Here goes. Please share it frequently if you think it will help. 🧵#EVS
Sixplexes can be adorable too! Hope we don't have to wait too long to legalize them in every "single family" neighborhood in Austin.
November 10, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Sixplexes can be adorable too! Hope we don't have to wait too long to legalize them in every "single family" neighborhood in Austin.
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Alright! This is the first rendition of the much-requested "Diverse Urbanism Voices" starter pack, it currently includes lots of women which is great, but I would appreciate more POC urbanism account suggestions!
go.bsky.app/LYKueU7
go.bsky.app/LYKueU7
November 10, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Alright! This is the first rendition of the much-requested "Diverse Urbanism Voices" starter pack, it currently includes lots of women which is great, but I would appreciate more POC urbanism account suggestions!
go.bsky.app/LYKueU7
go.bsky.app/LYKueU7
Here's how TxDOT's strategy of giving driver's "tips" to end traffic fatalities is going:
www.txdot.gov/about/newsro...
www.txdot.gov/about/newsro...
November 10, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Here's how TxDOT's strategy of giving driver's "tips" to end traffic fatalities is going:
www.txdot.gov/about/newsro...
www.txdot.gov/about/newsro...
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Whatever happens, try to do the right thing, try to protect people weaker than you, try to stand up to bullies, try to speak truth to power.
November 5, 2024 at 4:01 PM
Whatever happens, try to do the right thing, try to protect people weaker than you, try to stand up to bullies, try to speak truth to power.
"Single family zoning" should be abolished nationwide.
It's just as absurd to think that any tract of land should be restricted just one housing unit per lot, as it is absurd to think, that any tract of land zoned for commercial uses should be restricted to one business per lot.
It's just as absurd to think that any tract of land should be restricted just one housing unit per lot, as it is absurd to think, that any tract of land zoned for commercial uses should be restricted to one business per lot.
I saw the scariest thing last night and I still can seem to shake it.
November 3, 2024 at 2:06 AM
"Single family zoning" should be abolished nationwide.
It's just as absurd to think that any tract of land should be restricted just one housing unit per lot, as it is absurd to think, that any tract of land zoned for commercial uses should be restricted to one business per lot.
It's just as absurd to think that any tract of land should be restricted just one housing unit per lot, as it is absurd to think, that any tract of land zoned for commercial uses should be restricted to one business per lot.
"Austin set a new all time record [of traffic deaths]".
Yes - because many Austin streets are controlled by the state.
Pedestrian deaths in particular have decreased on streets controlled by the city and increased on streets controlled by the state: www.kvue.com/article/news...
See also:
Yes - because many Austin streets are controlled by the state.
Pedestrian deaths in particular have decreased on streets controlled by the city and increased on streets controlled by the state: www.kvue.com/article/news...
See also:
November 3, 2024 at 12:32 AM
"Austin set a new all time record [of traffic deaths]".
Yes - because many Austin streets are controlled by the state.
Pedestrian deaths in particular have decreased on streets controlled by the city and increased on streets controlled by the state: www.kvue.com/article/news...
See also:
Yes - because many Austin streets are controlled by the state.
Pedestrian deaths in particular have decreased on streets controlled by the city and increased on streets controlled by the state: www.kvue.com/article/news...
See also:
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November 3, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Let's get our first YIMBY president in office!!!