friendlyurbanist.bsky.social
@friendlyurbanist.bsky.social
“Most people are homeless because of addiction or mental illness.”
❌ False.
The top cause is housing unaffordability.
Over 1.6M Canadians have experienced homelessness.
We need policy grounded in data and lived experience.
🏘️ Housing is a right, not a reward.

#UrbanMyths #HousingCrisis
May 31, 2025 at 10:51 PM
🌿 Parks aren’t just pretty—they’re critical for public health & #urbanresilience:
🐦🐝 Support #biodiversity
🌍 Filter air pollution (NYC trees remove 1,100+ tons/yr!)
💧 Prevent floods by absorbing rainwater
Greener cities = healthier people. How’s your city doing on green space? 🌱
#SustainableCities
March 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
🚨MYTH: High-density #housing = overcrowding & lower quality of life
✅REALITY: Well-planned density = vibrant, walkable communities with better access to amenities.
Bad design is the issue, not density. When done 💯, it creates livable, #sustainablecities. 🌍🏙️
#UrbanPlanning
March 3, 2025 at 11:10 PM