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Republicans are refusing to engage with difficult tradeoffs in their economic platform. The thickest air of fantasy lingers over the subject of tax, spending and borrowing https://econ.trib.al/Cz9QR00
The fantastical world of Republican economic thinking
The elites of the American right cannot reconcile the inconsistencies in their policy platform
econ.trib.al
June 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Republicans are refusing to engage with difficult tradeoffs in their economic platform. The thickest air of fantasy lingers over the subject of tax, spending and borrowing https://econ.trib.al/Cz9QR00
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Connecticut just adopted a MASSIVE pro-housing law that:
- Ends costly parking mandates (1st state east of the Rockies to do so)
- Incentives transit oriented development & fair share
- Allows middle housing in commercial zones
- Allows manufactured homes everywhere
Go @desegregatect.bsky.social!
- Ends costly parking mandates (1st state east of the Rockies to do so)
- Incentives transit oriented development & fair share
- Allows middle housing in commercial zones
- Allows manufactured homes everywhere
Go @desegregatect.bsky.social!
May 31, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Connecticut just adopted a MASSIVE pro-housing law that:
- Ends costly parking mandates (1st state east of the Rockies to do so)
- Incentives transit oriented development & fair share
- Allows middle housing in commercial zones
- Allows manufactured homes everywhere
Go @desegregatect.bsky.social!
- Ends costly parking mandates (1st state east of the Rockies to do so)
- Incentives transit oriented development & fair share
- Allows middle housing in commercial zones
- Allows manufactured homes everywhere
Go @desegregatect.bsky.social!
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here's the best explanation of the new Chicago region transit bill that dropped this morning, in the context of why it's so necessary to have such a bill *this week*
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/05/28/d... #RevenuesAndReform
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/05/28/d... #RevenuesAndReform
It's the final countdown: A new transit bill materialized this morning - Streetsblog Chicago
We’re in the eleventh hour for the state legislature to address the looming $771 million Chicagoland transit fiscal cliff. The end of the regular legislative session is this Saturday, May 31, and tran...
chi.streetsblog.org
May 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
here's the best explanation of the new Chicago region transit bill that dropped this morning, in the context of why it's so necessary to have such a bill *this week*
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/05/28/d... #RevenuesAndReform
chi.streetsblog.org/2025/05/28/d... #RevenuesAndReform
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Katie Wilson speaking directly to camera—addressing the issues people care about—is a winning formula.
It’s affordable housing week!
Katie Wilson answers the burning question on everyone’s mind:
How is the housing crisis the hidden reason why your slice of pizza costs $8?
WilsonForSeattle.com
Katie Wilson answers the burning question on everyone’s mind:
How is the housing crisis the hidden reason why your slice of pizza costs $8?
WilsonForSeattle.com
May 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Katie Wilson speaking directly to camera—addressing the issues people care about—is a winning formula.
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The @nytimes.com looked at every effect of congestion pricing since it took effect in January.
The upshot? Congestion relief is working, in every possible way:
The upshot? Congestion relief is working, in every possible way:
May 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The @nytimes.com looked at every effect of congestion pricing since it took effect in January.
The upshot? Congestion relief is working, in every possible way:
The upshot? Congestion relief is working, in every possible way:
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On CNBC today, Elizabeth Warren had to explain to anchor Sara Eisen that Congress can in fact take away Trump's tariffs authority, and also that America is not ruled by a king who can make laws by decree.
April 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
On CNBC today, Elizabeth Warren had to explain to anchor Sara Eisen that Congress can in fact take away Trump's tariffs authority, and also that America is not ruled by a king who can make laws by decree.
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It’s not just trade
It’s not just trade
Trump is addressing scientific research, public health, and other crucial issues with the same lack of care
www.slowboring.com
April 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM
It’s not just trade
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I've written an article on the extraordinary transit success of Brampton, how it was achieved, and the lessons it has for other suburban areas in North America. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
How Did This Suburb Figure Out Mass Transit?
Transit ridership is off the charts in Brampton, Ontario, despite its typical low-density suburban layout. Here’s how the city got residents to get on the bus.
www.bloomberg.com
April 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I've written an article on the extraordinary transit success of Brampton, how it was achieved, and the lessons it has for other suburban areas in North America. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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The merits of fixing and repairing cities are unarguable. Planning areas outside of cities is a more fraught discussion. However, based on current urban growth trajectories, we must build new towns even as we improve existing towns and cities.
A conversation about urban growth thoughtfully continues
The merits of fixing and repairing cities are unarguable. Planning areas outside of cities is a more fraught discussion. However, based on current urban growth trajectories, we must build new towns ev...
www.cnu.org
March 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The merits of fixing and repairing cities are unarguable. Planning areas outside of cities is a more fraught discussion. However, based on current urban growth trajectories, we must build new towns even as we improve existing towns and cities.
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TOMORROW 2/26 at 12pm ET, join us for our next #OntheParkBench webinar: “Empty to Energized: Creative Storefront Revival.”
Join panelists to discuss a collaborative approach to activating underutilized storefront spaces for maximum community impact. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join panelists to discuss a collaborative approach to activating underutilized storefront spaces for maximum community impact. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
TOMORROW 2/26 at 12pm ET, join us for our next #OntheParkBench webinar: “Empty to Energized: Creative Storefront Revival.”
Join panelists to discuss a collaborative approach to activating underutilized storefront spaces for maximum community impact. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join panelists to discuss a collaborative approach to activating underutilized storefront spaces for maximum community impact. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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A political diatribe accuses new urbanists of limiting liberty and imposing an exclusive vision on America. With support among liberals and conservatives, New Urbanism uses common sense to increase freedom for all and make communities healthier.
Make America walkable again
A political diatribe accuses new urbanists of limiting liberty and imposing an exclusive vision on America. With support among liberals and conservatives, New Urbanism uses common sense to increase fr...
www.cnu.org
February 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
A political diatribe accuses new urbanists of limiting liberty and imposing an exclusive vision on America. With support among liberals and conservatives, New Urbanism uses common sense to increase freedom for all and make communities healthier.
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THE SHARED STREETS BILL SB 5595 ADVANCED TO THE RULES COMMITTEE WITH A "DO PASS" RECOMMENDATION.
THE SHARED STREETS BILL JUST DROPPED!
SB 5595 legalizes a type of street (“woonerf” or “home zone”) common across Europe where cars, bikes, and pedestrians share the same space but speed limits are low and pedestrians are the priority. lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
SB 5595 legalizes a type of street (“woonerf” or “home zone”) common across Europe where cars, bikes, and pedestrians share the same space but speed limits are low and pedestrians are the priority. lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/202...
February 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
THE SHARED STREETS BILL SB 5595 ADVANCED TO THE RULES COMMITTEE WITH A "DO PASS" RECOMMENDATION.
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“‘End single-family zoning’ is sloppy, imprecise language that doesn’t help policymakers think through the details of their policy choices. Moreover, the vagueness and negative framing can unnecessarily confuse and scare voters.” @jennyschuetz.bsky.social
www.brookings.edu/articles/end...
www.brookings.edu/articles/end...
‘End single-family zoning’ is bad political messaging
www.brookings.edu
February 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
“‘End single-family zoning’ is sloppy, imprecise language that doesn’t help policymakers think through the details of their policy choices. Moreover, the vagueness and negative framing can unnecessarily confuse and scare voters.” @jennyschuetz.bsky.social
www.brookings.edu/articles/end...
www.brookings.edu/articles/end...
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In walkable areas, streets are public spaces that serve multiple social and economic functions while contributing to the beauty and character of a community. As more communities seek better balance between cars and people, context-based street design is making inroads. www.cnu.org/publicsquare...
February 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In walkable areas, streets are public spaces that serve multiple social and economic functions while contributing to the beauty and character of a community. As more communities seek better balance between cars and people, context-based street design is making inroads. www.cnu.org/publicsquare...
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The new urban focus on whole cities and towns brings a fresh approach to the art and craft of architecture. Urbanists design buildings that put placemaking first and often work with the "missing middle" of building types that most contribute to urban vitality. www.cnu.org/publicsquare...
January 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The new urban focus on whole cities and towns brings a fresh approach to the art and craft of architecture. Urbanists design buildings that put placemaking first and often work with the "missing middle" of building types that most contribute to urban vitality. www.cnu.org/publicsquare...
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Warm up with our MUSIC BOX SWEATSHIRTS!
By popular demand, from January 23rd-27th, you can order our Limited Edition sweatshirts online.
Orders will be available for *PICKUP ONLY* at the Music Box (sorry, no shipping!) starting February 15th.
Order Now: musicboxtheatre.com/music-box-st...
By popular demand, from January 23rd-27th, you can order our Limited Edition sweatshirts online.
Orders will be available for *PICKUP ONLY* at the Music Box (sorry, no shipping!) starting February 15th.
Order Now: musicboxtheatre.com/music-box-st...
January 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Warm up with our MUSIC BOX SWEATSHIRTS!
By popular demand, from January 23rd-27th, you can order our Limited Edition sweatshirts online.
Orders will be available for *PICKUP ONLY* at the Music Box (sorry, no shipping!) starting February 15th.
Order Now: musicboxtheatre.com/music-box-st...
By popular demand, from January 23rd-27th, you can order our Limited Edition sweatshirts online.
Orders will be available for *PICKUP ONLY* at the Music Box (sorry, no shipping!) starting February 15th.
Order Now: musicboxtheatre.com/music-box-st...
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Denser housing should be sprinkled broadly throughout cities. American cities’ obsession with putting denser housing only along arterials is a global aberration and missed opportunity for better communities.
Instead of relegating apartments to car-choked arterials, more people should have a chance to live along pedestrian streets.
January 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Denser housing should be sprinkled broadly throughout cities. American cities’ obsession with putting denser housing only along arterials is a global aberration and missed opportunity for better communities.
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Berkeley-based architect Dan Parolek coined the term missing middle, accompanied with a diagram, to communicate the housing choices—increasingly in demand today—that are ignored or discouraged by conventional planning and development. 25 Great Ideas of the New Urbanism: www.cnu.org/publicsquare...
January 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Berkeley-based architect Dan Parolek coined the term missing middle, accompanied with a diagram, to communicate the housing choices—increasingly in demand today—that are ignored or discouraged by conventional planning and development. 25 Great Ideas of the New Urbanism: www.cnu.org/publicsquare...