Mason From Blendini
@masonfromblendini.bsky.social
I'm the Creator & Mayor of Blendini City, an optimistic future city where buildings are citizens with the people. I live in Philly, write about cities, and I'm always drawing the neighborhoods of Blendini City! BlendiniCity.com
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We did it! Our Blendini City project on The Pink Church is now complete! The eyes have been painted, and the side windows are completed. Now this little guy has truly come alive as a real-life Blendini building. Feels great to do art in the public realm, especially on buildings that are being saved!
It's finally happening! After over 2 years, I'm doing another Blendini Land Grab! I am selling 8 plots in the city and you will all share a drawing.
$85 per plot. Write a comment or DM me to reserve. First-come-first-serve so don't delay! It may be the cheapest real estate you can get 🙂
$85 per plot. Write a comment or DM me to reserve. First-come-first-serve so don't delay! It may be the cheapest real estate you can get 🙂
December 11, 2024 at 9:32 PM
It's finally happening! After over 2 years, I'm doing another Blendini Land Grab! I am selling 8 plots in the city and you will all share a drawing.
$85 per plot. Write a comment or DM me to reserve. First-come-first-serve so don't delay! It may be the cheapest real estate you can get 🙂
$85 per plot. Write a comment or DM me to reserve. First-come-first-serve so don't delay! It may be the cheapest real estate you can get 🙂
The "Blendini Land Grabs" that I've done in the past have been a blast. Since each person purchased land in the drawings, I've gotten to know many people through these efforts.
I'm a big believer that it's the people that shape the city, and so it's been cool to bring real people into the world.
I'm a big believer that it's the people that shape the city, and so it's been cool to bring real people into the world.
December 4, 2024 at 2:52 AM
The "Blendini Land Grabs" that I've done in the past have been a blast. Since each person purchased land in the drawings, I've gotten to know many people through these efforts.
I'm a big believer that it's the people that shape the city, and so it's been cool to bring real people into the world.
I'm a big believer that it's the people that shape the city, and so it's been cool to bring real people into the world.
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“For years, PennDOT has studied possible solutions for the 21st-century economy, from mileage-based fees on vehicle usage to leveraging E-ZPass and toll-by-plate technology on more roads and highways. In the end, making those who use roads the most responsible for funding them makes the most sense.”
Editorial: SEPTA bailout shows need for permanent transportation funding solution
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s bailout of the struggling Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), using federal funds that had been set aside...
www.post-gazette.com
December 2, 2024 at 4:53 PM
“For years, PennDOT has studied possible solutions for the 21st-century economy, from mileage-based fees on vehicle usage to leveraging E-ZPass and toll-by-plate technology on more roads and highways. In the end, making those who use roads the most responsible for funding them makes the most sense.”
Flashback to when we are able to build and display a 3D scene of Blendini City at Dirty Frank's. Took about 3 weeks to build! Thankful for the opportunity, thankful for great communal dive bars, and thankful for everyone that has supported my fantasy city of the future so far!
November 28, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Flashback to when we are able to build and display a 3D scene of Blendini City at Dirty Frank's. Took about 3 weeks to build! Thankful for the opportunity, thankful for great communal dive bars, and thankful for everyone that has supported my fantasy city of the future so far!
A beautiful turret and house in Columbia Heights. I love turrets like this & they're a big inspiration for my Hat District neighborhood in Blendini City as they look like they are wearing hats! :)
Columbia Heights is definitely one of my favorite DC neighborhoods. What's your favorite neighborhood?
Columbia Heights is definitely one of my favorite DC neighborhoods. What's your favorite neighborhood?
November 27, 2024 at 4:08 AM
A beautiful turret and house in Columbia Heights. I love turrets like this & they're a big inspiration for my Hat District neighborhood in Blendini City as they look like they are wearing hats! :)
Columbia Heights is definitely one of my favorite DC neighborhoods. What's your favorite neighborhood?
Columbia Heights is definitely one of my favorite DC neighborhoods. What's your favorite neighborhood?
Subway without a doubt. The one-seat ride to Center City is a critical part to make the project as worthwhile as possible.
Light Rail, BRT, or Subway?
This comparison shows the benefits and challenges of three transit options 🚋🚌🚇 Which one do you think best fits Roosevelt Blvd?
This comparison shows the benefits and challenges of three transit options 🚋🚌🚇 Which one do you think best fits Roosevelt Blvd?
November 26, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Subway without a doubt. The one-seat ride to Center City is a critical part to make the project as worthwhile as possible.
I love the photos that Tracie Kitt took of my performance at True Tales from the Tombs. It's been a long time since I've acted in anything! Being an actor was a big part of my life in high school & college, where I built up a lot of charisma, a skill that has guided me as the Mayor of Blendini City!
November 26, 2024 at 3:45 AM
I love the photos that Tracie Kitt took of my performance at True Tales from the Tombs. It's been a long time since I've acted in anything! Being an actor was a big part of my life in high school & college, where I built up a lot of charisma, a skill that has guided me as the Mayor of Blendini City!
This is one of the few isometric drawings I've done of the city. You can see tons of variety in both neighborhoods. Variety is the spice of life in Blendini City! There’s a variety of uses that coexist in the same area. Part of this is because of smart traffic planning & the balanced housing types.
November 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM
This is one of the few isometric drawings I've done of the city. You can see tons of variety in both neighborhoods. Variety is the spice of life in Blendini City! There’s a variety of uses that coexist in the same area. Part of this is because of smart traffic planning & the balanced housing types.
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City just provided updates on Spruce & Pine bike lanes:
• Over 370 attended the open house
• No Stopping will come in the spring
• Local residents & RCOs will be engaged for loading zone placement
“The City will continue to work toward separated bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets in 2025.”
• Over 370 attended the open house
• No Stopping will come in the spring
• Local residents & RCOs will be engaged for loading zone placement
“The City will continue to work toward separated bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets in 2025.”
Progress Update on the Spruce and Pine Streets Bike Lane Safety Upgrades Project | Department of Streets
Spruce Pine Bike Lanes
www.phila.gov
November 20, 2024 at 12:31 AM
City just provided updates on Spruce & Pine bike lanes:
• Over 370 attended the open house
• No Stopping will come in the spring
• Local residents & RCOs will be engaged for loading zone placement
“The City will continue to work toward separated bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets in 2025.”
• Over 370 attended the open house
• No Stopping will come in the spring
• Local residents & RCOs will be engaged for loading zone placement
“The City will continue to work toward separated bike lanes on Spruce and Pine streets in 2025.”
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Breaking News: PennDOT has released cost and daily ridership estimates for the Route for Change project.
We're confident the estimated costs for the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway will decrease as the plans are refined and optimized.
We're confident the estimated costs for the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway will decrease as the plans are refined and optimized.
November 19, 2024 at 2:02 PM
Breaking News: PennDOT has released cost and daily ridership estimates for the Route for Change project.
We're confident the estimated costs for the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway will decrease as the plans are refined and optimized.
We're confident the estimated costs for the Roosevelt Boulevard Subway will decrease as the plans are refined and optimized.
(1/2) An ode to Portland OR's pinball scene: Pinball is everywhere in this city. It's a true pinball place where machines are just a common occurrence. I wish Philly had a true scene like Portland does (I feel the same way about movie theaters).
November 19, 2024 at 11:21 PM
(1/2) An ode to Portland OR's pinball scene: Pinball is everywhere in this city. It's a true pinball place where machines are just a common occurrence. I wish Philly had a true scene like Portland does (I feel the same way about movie theaters).
This Blendini City scene takes place on the Duffy Parkway. The Parkway itself has 1 local lane in each direction for cars/express buses & bikes, and then there are two more in the middle of the tree median for multimodal express travel. The Parkway is laid out so it works for a lot of people!
November 19, 2024 at 8:12 PM
This Blendini City scene takes place on the Duffy Parkway. The Parkway itself has 1 local lane in each direction for cars/express buses & bikes, and then there are two more in the middle of the tree median for multimodal express travel. The Parkway is laid out so it works for a lot of people!
We did it! Our Blendini City project on The Pink Church is now complete! The eyes have been painted, and the side windows are completed. Now this little guy has truly come alive as a real-life Blendini building. Feels great to do art in the public realm, especially on buildings that are being saved!
November 19, 2024 at 7:18 PM
We did it! Our Blendini City project on The Pink Church is now complete! The eyes have been painted, and the side windows are completed. Now this little guy has truly come alive as a real-life Blendini building. Feels great to do art in the public realm, especially on buildings that are being saved!