Dave Dyk (he/him)
@davedyk.com
Managing risks in fintech. Also interested in PDX, NYC, SFO, housing abundance, and public transportation.
Cash is expensive to handle for both merchants and customers. Susceptible to theft. No fraud protection. And prepaid debit card options are now ubiquitous, available to all, and free (example: Chime). Forcing businesses to accept cash is bad public policy.
April 27, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Cash is expensive to handle for both merchants and customers. Susceptible to theft. No fraud protection. And prepaid debit card options are now ubiquitous, available to all, and free (example: Chime). Forcing businesses to accept cash is bad public policy.
PDX wins. Street food pricing policy, and a requirement that every restaurant have a local presence. Cafe Yumm (awesome vegetarian rice bowls), Cha Cha Cha! (tacos), Screen Door (southern comfort food), and so many more.
March 30, 2025 at 1:58 AM
PDX wins. Street food pricing policy, and a requirement that every restaurant have a local presence. Cafe Yumm (awesome vegetarian rice bowls), Cha Cha Cha! (tacos), Screen Door (southern comfort food), and so many more.
Portlander here. Just spent the weekend in Spokane (daughters volleyball tournament). We stayed in the residential area above the hospital (lovely), and I loved to see the infill housing (a six plex!!!) mixed in with the SFH and beautiful city parks. I'm rooting for y'all!
March 26, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Portlander here. Just spent the weekend in Spokane (daughters volleyball tournament). We stayed in the residential area above the hospital (lovely), and I loved to see the infill housing (a six plex!!!) mixed in with the SFH and beautiful city parks. I'm rooting for y'all!
Perhaps. But I've been surprised at just how little so many Americans seem to care about democracy and civil rights. Sure, many of us care *a lot*. But even more Americans care about inflation and feeling in control of their environment. Democrats should seek be a big tent for those voters, too.
March 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Perhaps. But I've been surprised at just how little so many Americans seem to care about democracy and civil rights. Sure, many of us care *a lot*. But even more Americans care about inflation and feeling in control of their environment. Democrats should seek be a big tent for those voters, too.
same! I was so hopeful!
March 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
same! I was so hopeful!
The Roaring Nineties by Stiglitz (served in the Clinton administration, I believe). It is pro free trade, but also realistic about the tradeoffs and the failings of America to deal with those challenges.
March 9, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The Roaring Nineties by Stiglitz (served in the Clinton administration, I believe). It is pro free trade, but also realistic about the tradeoffs and the failings of America to deal with those challenges.
Sure. Let him pander. Big tent and all. That doesn't mean the rest of us need to abandon a commitment to free and open markets.
March 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Sure. Let him pander. Big tent and all. That doesn't mean the rest of us need to abandon a commitment to free and open markets.
The design decision on parts of Division to make the lane *just* wide enough for a car to park is problematic. As we build future BRT, we should really design around that. (to be fair, it doesn't help that PPB doesn't seem to have any appetite for enforcement of blatant repeat offenders)
March 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The design decision on parts of Division to make the lane *just* wide enough for a car to park is problematic. As we build future BRT, we should really design around that. (to be fair, it doesn't help that PPB doesn't seem to have any appetite for enforcement of blatant repeat offenders)
It's a dated, ineffective practice.
February 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM
It's a dated, ineffective practice.
Honestly this is an underrated possibility. This presidency could break more than our democracy, it could potentially really break American Christianity from the inside if they wake up.
February 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Honestly this is an underrated possibility. This presidency could break more than our democracy, it could potentially really break American Christianity from the inside if they wake up.
Here in Portland, Timber Joey (Portland Timbers football club mascot) could show him how to do it. But, you know, we aren't down with fascists.
February 22, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Here in Portland, Timber Joey (Portland Timbers football club mascot) could show him how to do it. But, you know, we aren't down with fascists.
Did you know Gresham is actually more dense than Portland (in population per area)? Just something to remember the next time a Portland NIMBY claims there is no room to build homes for people.
February 19, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Did you know Gresham is actually more dense than Portland (in population per area)? Just something to remember the next time a Portland NIMBY claims there is no room to build homes for people.
This is exciting. @timbers.com you should stop embedding X posts and videos on your website. We are the Rose City!
February 19, 2025 at 5:24 AM
This is exciting. @timbers.com you should stop embedding X posts and videos on your website. We are the Rose City!
I feel this. It isn't limited to NY. Here in Portland (OR), there is a similar undercurrent. For a city that likes to be vocal about welcoming immigrants (as we should!), it is frustrating.
February 19, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I feel this. It isn't limited to NY. Here in Portland (OR), there is a similar undercurrent. For a city that likes to be vocal about welcoming immigrants (as we should!), it is frustrating.
So good. But so expensive.
February 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
So good. But so expensive.
It's so petty. And I love it.
February 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
It's so petty. And I love it.
I used to have a negative reaction to hearing this type of language. But over the years in my career around software engineers and IT operations, I've come to see it as a more neutral (and helpful) frame.
January 23, 2025 at 4:43 AM
I used to have a negative reaction to hearing this type of language. But over the years in my career around software engineers and IT operations, I've come to see it as a more neutral (and helpful) frame.
Protip (that it appears you also know): Those seats (top of stairs, front row facing the wall) are the best on the MAX. They have at least a few extra legroom inches over every other seat facing forward/backward.
January 8, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Protip (that it appears you also know): Those seats (top of stairs, front row facing the wall) are the best on the MAX. They have at least a few extra legroom inches over every other seat facing forward/backward.
Yea, I think the strongest critique of his administration was that they were too cautious (in part, resulting from the form of gov't). I agree, the new city government is likely to be more aggressive with trying things. We'll see -- I'm excited to see where things go.
December 28, 2024 at 5:01 AM
Yea, I think the strongest critique of his administration was that they were too cautious (in part, resulting from the form of gov't). I agree, the new city government is likely to be more aggressive with trying things. We'll see -- I'm excited to see where things go.
Unpopular opinion: Ted Wheeler was a good Mayor (and good Treasurer and County Chair prior). He worked hard, tried to represent everyone, and didn't quit. It was an impossible job. I wish him the best.
December 27, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Unpopular opinion: Ted Wheeler was a good Mayor (and good Treasurer and County Chair prior). He worked hard, tried to represent everyone, and didn't quit. It was an impossible job. I wish him the best.
Yep. I'm with you on the preference for trains or other frequent transit service. But at the local level, I think Mayors and City Councils of smaller towns should take steps to price their parking appropriately (more convenient for both drivers and other mode users).
December 24, 2024 at 12:42 AM
Yep. I'm with you on the preference for trains or other frequent transit service. But at the local level, I think Mayors and City Councils of smaller towns should take steps to price their parking appropriately (more convenient for both drivers and other mode users).
Agreed. No easy solutions. I think they should invest in garages, and charge for the parking. There is plenty of demand. Did you see this video on small towns using TIF to fund parking garages recently? I think Leavenworth could be a great candidate for that.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1TF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1TF...
Empty PARKING LOTS are an untapped GOLD MINE for cities!
YouTube video by Road Guy Rob
www.youtube.com
December 24, 2024 at 12:38 AM
Agreed. No easy solutions. I think they should invest in garages, and charge for the parking. There is plenty of demand. Did you see this video on small towns using TIF to fund parking garages recently? I think Leavenworth could be a great candidate for that.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1TF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1TF...
I love Leavenworth. My partner and I had our honeymoon there 21 years ago. But, they need to get the cars/parking under control. People love the town because they like walking around the downtown and pretending they are in Europe. The next step is to keep the cars away from the equation.
December 24, 2024 at 12:31 AM
I love Leavenworth. My partner and I had our honeymoon there 21 years ago. But, they need to get the cars/parking under control. People love the town because they like walking around the downtown and pretending they are in Europe. The next step is to keep the cars away from the equation.