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Connor Hayes
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Pittsburgh Based. Policy & Urban Planning nerd. I like turtles.
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We have continuously been shouted down for saying IZ will kill housing in the city, and yet — it's already happening, with some saying ~1,000+ units are now on ice because of the ordinance.

www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
www.bizjournals.com
February 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Missing from the coverage of Federal Government layoffs: they disproportionately affect #millenials and #genz

Probationary employees have been laid off first and these are most likely to be younger workers in their 1st or 2nd positions.

Haven't our generations given #boomers enough?
February 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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I have friends who are genuinely confused when I point out to them that being politically engaged is a luxury item lots of folks don't invest time or money into. They don't think deeply about politics until and unless it directly affects them. It's an alien thought (and I get it!), but it's true.
Too many people on here seem to believe there are exactly two kinds of Americans: ardent politically-obsessed Bluesky users, and frothing MAGA cultists.

There are a LOT of people in this country who *just don’t pay a lot of attention one way or another*.

And we absolutely can reach them.
February 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#MovementMonday A new thing I'm going to try out: Highlighting an interesting or unique development in how we move things or people.

This Week: Electric School Buses

#schoolbus #ev #cleantransportation
February 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Zoning reform is the #1 issue local government needs to tackle. The racist history of #restrictivezoning is hurting us all

www.population.fyi/p/beyond-ske...
Beyond Skepticism: Data Confirms Auckland's Zoning Reforms Delivered on Housing Promises
Three rigorous studies, 43,500 new homes, and a 28% drop in rents: The data is in on Auckland's great housing experiment
www.population.fyi
February 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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I bring a sort of "let's talk about zoning" energy to the gathering that most people don't appreciate
Jaden Smith stuns in new Accessory Dwelling Unit
February 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Today's thoughts on Data:

The 3rd paragraph of this article states that the data is Highly Accurate, yet the title states "The Data is Wrong." Let's dive in (in Thread)

#Bidenomics #MAGAnomics #Trump #economy #data

www.politico.com/news/magazin...
Voters Were Right About the Economy. The Data Was Wrong.
Here’s why unemployment is higher, wages are lower and growth less robust than government statistics suggest.
www.politico.com
February 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
#DonaldTrump some unsolicited advice on how to lead.

When a tragedy happens, preach patience and ensure the people that you will take the time to listen to all the facts before passing judgement.

Blaming DEI, "Wokeness" and Mental/Physical disabilities shows your incompetence.

#love #advice
January 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM