cityproductive.bsky.social
@cityproductive.bsky.social
Community based architect, educator, wondering and wandering beyond my profession in many ways. Working to end homelessness. https://www.shedstudio.net/
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I confess - I reposted this, then watched the segment. Take 16 minutes to watch this. You will be gutted.
"Could you work any harder?"
"If I could, I would."
It's hard to express what it meant to watch Maurice, Natalia, Celeste, and Rhea tell their stories—in their own voices—this morning.

The segment revealed a brutal reality: homelessness at this scale isn't about personal failure. It's the result of policy choices and systems built to exploit people.
November 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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This restaurant owner says he’s tired of waiting — he’s spending millions to help Toronto’s homeless.

Fearless Meat owner David Brown wants to build a 100-unit affordable housing complex over his restaurant.
This restaurant owner says he’s tired of waiting — he’s spending millions to help Toronto’s homeless
Fearless Meat owner David Brown wants to build a 100-unit affordable housing complex over his restaurant.
www.thestar.com
August 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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Buildings surrounded by lots of foliage saw 56 percent fewer violent crimes.
The surprising science of fighting crime with...trees
A growing body of research suggests greenery may make cities safer.
www.motherjones.com
August 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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love this new york times clip. they recently did a story about how sesame street's set has changed over the years, along with our urban politics.

IG nytimes
August 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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Visited 900 Morrissey Blvd - great progress! TCB and PSI are renovating this former hotel into 99 units of supportive housing for older adults exiting homelessness. @mayorwu.boston.gov continues to work to make Boston a home for everyone

Funding from @bhaboston.bsky.social and @housing.boston.gov
July 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Celebrating 202 affordable homes with Pine Street Inn and The Community Builders at The Lyndia in Jamaica Plain!

140 units for residents transitioning from homelessness, 62 income-restricted for working families, plus on-site support.

Making Boston a home for everyone. 🏠♥️
March 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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More big housing news here in JP! Today we celebrated 202 new affordable homes with the ribbon-cutting at 3368 Washington St. This is what real housing solutions look like.
March 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Today, @mayorwu.boston.gov announced $64.2 million in affordable housing funding to create and preserve 637 income-restricted housing units in Boston. It was also exciting to join great partners and development teams for the announcement at @harvard.edu. boston.gov/news/mayor-w...
January 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM