Jacques
@jacques46.bsky.social
It seems that many recent political debates in the city (Bring Chicago Home, ADUs, garbage fee) come down to sparing the bungalow belt in the search for new revenue / economic growth.
December 8, 2025 at 3:38 AM
It seems that many recent political debates in the city (Bring Chicago Home, ADUs, garbage fee) come down to sparing the bungalow belt in the search for new revenue / economic growth.
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Using FTA data- CTA, Metra, and South Shore Line Rail ridership recoveries have all converged at 61% of what they were in 2019.
2025 Water Taxi rides blew past pre-2020 averages, setting new ridership records in both July and August this summer.
2025 Water Taxi rides blew past pre-2020 averages, setting new ridership records in both July and August this summer.
December 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Using FTA data- CTA, Metra, and South Shore Line Rail ridership recoveries have all converged at 61% of what they were in 2019.
2025 Water Taxi rides blew past pre-2020 averages, setting new ridership records in both July and August this summer.
2025 Water Taxi rides blew past pre-2020 averages, setting new ridership records in both July and August this summer.
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What happens when you downzone?
Our new open-access research paper in @findingspress.org investigates effects of decades of downzoning in Chicago.
Findings:
—Downzoned areas added 1/7th of the new units as comparable non-downzoned areas;
—Downzoned areas became more white & were more expensive.
Our new open-access research paper in @findingspress.org investigates effects of decades of downzoning in Chicago.
Findings:
—Downzoned areas added 1/7th of the new units as comparable non-downzoned areas;
—Downzoned areas became more white & were more expensive.
Downzoning Chicago: How Local Land Use Policy Has Reduced Housing Construction and Reinforced Segregation | Published in Findings
By Yonah Freemark, George Kisiel. Downzonings were used by US cities in the postwar period to preserve neighborhood character. These land-use policies were associated with lower housing supply, higher...
findingspress.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
What happens when you downzone?
Our new open-access research paper in @findingspress.org investigates effects of decades of downzoning in Chicago.
Findings:
—Downzoned areas added 1/7th of the new units as comparable non-downzoned areas;
—Downzoned areas became more white & were more expensive.
Our new open-access research paper in @findingspress.org investigates effects of decades of downzoning in Chicago.
Findings:
—Downzoned areas added 1/7th of the new units as comparable non-downzoned areas;
—Downzoned areas became more white & were more expensive.
One fun thing about bluesky has been learning how many finance types are absolute pinkos.
November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
One fun thing about bluesky has been learning how many finance types are absolute pinkos.
‘Charli XCX featuring John Cale’ feels like a bit.
November 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
‘Charli XCX featuring John Cale’ feels like a bit.
I really admire Jack Schlossberg’s determination not to hold a job.
November 12, 2025 at 5:51 AM
I really admire Jack Schlossberg’s determination not to hold a job.
Anyone else ever wonder what Robert Altman would think of Sam Altman?
November 11, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Anyone else ever wonder what Robert Altman would think of Sam Altman?
Jon Stewart's number one political stance is defending comedians from criticism.
November 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Jon Stewart's number one political stance is defending comedians from criticism.
This is going to end with Kat in the Senate seat.
October 30, 2025 at 4:53 AM
This is going to end with Kat in the Senate seat.
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I didn't take pics but the feeling of being in a group of people with no visible beginning or end was so thrilling. The opposite of online anomie, and a living counterpoint to the wary, isolated, compartmentalized world the shitheads want to make. It's simple and obvious I guess but it means a lot.
Sorry to be corny but the aerial shots of these crowds are almost indescribably moving and hopeful
October 18, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I didn't take pics but the feeling of being in a group of people with no visible beginning or end was so thrilling. The opposite of online anomie, and a living counterpoint to the wary, isolated, compartmentalized world the shitheads want to make. It's simple and obvious I guess but it means a lot.
It's amazing how many podcast-hours there have been about the impacts of AI. Truly a topic one can speculate about for hours.
October 16, 2025 at 1:09 AM
It's amazing how many podcast-hours there have been about the impacts of AI. Truly a topic one can speculate about for hours.
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“I think fiber will be the next protein. Consumers are starting to understand that fiber is a benefit that they need.” -Pepsi CEO Ramon Laguarta
October 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“I think fiber will be the next protein. Consumers are starting to understand that fiber is a benefit that they need.” -Pepsi CEO Ramon Laguarta
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we can & should build better than this block long Burlington parking lot on Broadway next to the CTA red line. We want more of what makes city living great: more small biz entrepreneurs, more CTA riders, and more housing opportunities for all people no matter your race or class.
October 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
we can & should build better than this block long Burlington parking lot on Broadway next to the CTA red line. We want more of what makes city living great: more small biz entrepreneurs, more CTA riders, and more housing opportunities for all people no matter your race or class.
Viewers of the Apprentice (2024) know that the bad blood between Trump and the Pritzkers goes back to the partnership to redevelop and run the Hyatt Grand Central.
September 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Viewers of the Apprentice (2024) know that the bad blood between Trump and the Pritzkers goes back to the partnership to redevelop and run the Hyatt Grand Central.
Kimmel, man, it's getting late early out there.
September 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Kimmel, man, it's getting late early out there.
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Carlos Ramierez-Rosa will have a generation of cyclist blood on his hands for favoring car parking over protected bike lanes here.
He salted the fields by extending concrete all the way out to the car lane in a way that prevents future protected bike lanes from being easily retrofitted
He salted the fields by extending concrete all the way out to the car lane in a way that prevents future protected bike lanes from being easily retrofitted
September 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Carlos Ramierez-Rosa will have a generation of cyclist blood on his hands for favoring car parking over protected bike lanes here.
He salted the fields by extending concrete all the way out to the car lane in a way that prevents future protected bike lanes from being easily retrofitted
He salted the fields by extending concrete all the way out to the car lane in a way that prevents future protected bike lanes from being easily retrofitted
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The reason why the FP sold for so much — relative to its small output — is because it has a world view that is embraced by a readership of very wealthy people. Weiss isn't anti-establishment. She comforts the comfortable.
September 4, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The reason why the FP sold for so much — relative to its small output — is because it has a world view that is embraced by a readership of very wealthy people. Weiss isn't anti-establishment. She comforts the comfortable.
@matloff.bsky.social really appreciate the LA book. In the Markov queue question at the end of chapter 2, is the probability of going from state 3 to state 3 (0.4)(0.2) (as written) or is it (0.4)(0.2) + (0.6)(0.8) (if service does not complete)?
August 27, 2025 at 9:57 PM
@matloff.bsky.social really appreciate the LA book. In the Markov queue question at the end of chapter 2, is the probability of going from state 3 to state 3 (0.4)(0.2) (as written) or is it (0.4)(0.2) + (0.6)(0.8) (if service does not complete)?
Lot of bad things happening but the USG attempting a "covert influence operation" in Greenland and getting caught immediately is pretty funny: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/w...
Denmark Summons U.S. Envoy Over Espionage Allegations
www.nytimes.com
August 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Lot of bad things happening but the USG attempting a "covert influence operation" in Greenland and getting caught immediately is pretty funny: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/w...
People say Trump isn’t a “real” businessman but here’s a guy who makes a big show of holding meetings that don’t accomplish anything. Idk..
August 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
People say Trump isn’t a “real” businessman but here’s a guy who makes a big show of holding meetings that don’t accomplish anything. Idk..
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"We shouldn't build nice facilities because it'll make the place more valuable" is a fucking dogshit argument against doing world class city things. If you want to stave off gentrification — to the extent that it's possible, while understanding that places change — YOU MUST MAKE IT EASY TO BUILD.
Block Club: On its 10th anniversary, the Bloomingdale Trail / 606 has increased "access to the outdoors while contributing to rising property values and gentrification."
The 606's Bloomingdale Trail, The 'Poster Child' For Future Trail Projects, Turns 10
The trail has come to define parts of Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Bucktown and Wicker Park, increasing access to the outdoors while contributing to rising property values and gentrification.
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July 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
"We shouldn't build nice facilities because it'll make the place more valuable" is a fucking dogshit argument against doing world class city things. If you want to stave off gentrification — to the extent that it's possible, while understanding that places change — YOU MUST MAKE IT EASY TO BUILD.
The abundance test for Brandon Johnson & the city council will be whether they're willing to revisit the affordable requirements ordinance passed in 2021, a policy written for a very different interest rate environment.
July 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The abundance test for Brandon Johnson & the city council will be whether they're willing to revisit the affordable requirements ordinance passed in 2021, a policy written for a very different interest rate environment.
Stephen Colbert was a real one all along.
July 18, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Stephen Colbert was a real one all along.
The 'Internet of Things' was supposed to be the next great tech market, take all predictions with a hefty helping of saline.
July 15, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The 'Internet of Things' was supposed to be the next great tech market, take all predictions with a hefty helping of saline.