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Jordon
@mechvibrations.bsky.social
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New Mexico, En/Fr/Pt/Es, an MA and 2 BAs, book worm, swimmer, Democrat, Urbanist, video gamer, cyclist. Views are my own 🌈🇫🇷🇺🇲🇨🇦
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strongtownsabq.bsky.social
Strong Towns ABQ turns 2!
Join us Nov 19, 6PM at Homewise for our anniversary + November meeting.
We’ll celebrate our wins, build community, and plan the next year of pushing for more homes, safer streets, and a stronger Albuquerque.
Everyone’s welcome. #abq #albuquerque #strongtowns
A collage-style flyer announcing “Strong Towns ABQ 2 Year Celebration.” The top half shows the Strong Towns ABQ logo on a textured blue background. Three tilted photos are layered: one of a group of smiling members at a brewery; one of a speaker presenting a Strong Towns slide to a seated audience; and one showing a printed Strong Towns letter at the City Council chambers with “PASSED!!” highlighted above. On the right side, text reads: “Wednesday, Nov. 19th, 6:00PM, Homewise Community Space, 500 2nd Street SW. Join us to celebrate our accomplishments of the last year and to strategize and dream for the next!” A second collage with three casual photos from past Strong Towns ABQ meetings: one with people gathered on a patio listening to a speaker, and two photos of members talking and laughing at picnic tables. Text explains that monthly meetings are open to first-time joiners and describes the group’s goals: abundant and affordable housing, diverse housing types, ending wasteful parking rules, safer streets, financial transparency, stopping unnecessary highway expansions, and supporting meaningful change. A page titled “Venue & Accessibility” with a colorful illustration of Downtown Albuquerque’s Alvarado Transportation Center in the background. Accessibility details are listed: ART bus lines and multiple ABQ Ride routes within a 4–5 block walk, bicycle racks outside, wheelchair-accessible entrance, nearby food options, and street/lot parking. A small map shows the Homewise Community Space with arrows pointing to the event entrance and parking area.
November 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
mechvibrations.bsky.social
Finally wrote about nimbyism, urbanism, and grief in ABQ

open.substack.com/pub/abqurban...
Grief, Control, and the Myths We Build About Our Neighborhoods
I’ve been thinking a lot about grief lately. Especially in how it relates to urban planning, urbanism, development, and how we attempt to feel control.
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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governor.ca.gov
Republicans are throwing a tantrum because Californians stood up to Donald Trump's election-rigging scheme.

Cry harder.
thebulwark.com The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 14d
Mike Johnson: “I'll make a comment about the tragedy in California last night…It's just a blatant example of Gavin Newsom's immoral leadership and the fact that they will do anything to try to rig the system to win.”
November 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
mechvibrations.bsky.social
So pumped for @abqride.bsky.social to implement this. Just wishing we can expand our budget for late-night service AND some broader service expansions. ABQ gotta start thinking like the bigger city that it is
November 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
mechvibrations.bsky.social
@beck280.bsky.social is the best!!! A great win for New Mexico, and therefore, the world. Loved seeing Tammy win too. Gotta keep progress going at the local level when so much elsewhere feels very stuck/bad. Now onto December 9th. Let's give ABQ a better council that can learn from Cruces 😎🦅
November 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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cafedujord.bsky.social
Prop 50 called at exactly 8pm and currently at 64%, California let’s fucking gooooooooo
November 5, 2025 at 4:23 AM
mechvibrations.bsky.social
Teresa Garcia for District 3!!! Let's goooooo! And let's put Stephanie Telles into the council for district 1, while we're at it!
November 5, 2025 at 5:20 AM
mechvibrations.bsky.social
I can't believe how the candidates for mayor of ABQ spent so much money to run. And half of them were like vanity runs
November 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM
mechvibrations.bsky.social
Brian Sanderoff just called a run off between Keller/White. Wish we had instant run-off, but time to go give Keller term 3!
November 5, 2025 at 4:30 AM
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rincewind.run
folks we still got prop 50 coming in CA

if you’re in line to lib out stay in line
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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shakespeare.lol
[Exit Clown.]
November 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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strongtownsabq.bsky.social
Albuquerque can grow stronger from the ground up.
Support zoning updates that legalize duplexes, townhomes, and cottage courts, allow tienditas & daycares, make casitas easier to build, and reduce wasteful parking mandates.
✍️ Add your name to our open letter:
👉 forms.gle/VdPgNrhBBy5b... #abq
Bright orange and gold graphic with playful rounded shapes and the Strong Towns ABQ logo. Text reads: “Sign our open letter for a Pro-Homes Albuquerque. The city is considering exciting proposals to make homes more accessible in ABQ. Help us support them!” Three small photos appear below the text: an adobe-style home, a white stucco duplex with red-tiled roof, and a shaded sidewalk with older homes. At the top: “www.strongtownsabq.org.” At the bottom: “Link in bio” and “@strongtownsabq.” The overall tone is upbeat and community-oriented. Graphic with burnt-orange background and white text listing highlights of the proposed zoning updates. Text reads: “Legalizes duplexes, casitas, townhomes, and cottage courts citywide. • These are gentle, traditional housing types that fit into neighborhoods – and give everyone more options to live here. Allows small local shops like tienditas and family daycares in neighborhoods. • Makes it easier to meet daily needs close to home – and bring life back to our streets. Reduces wasteful parking minimums that drive up housing costs. • More homes, less asphalt and safer, calmer streets.” At the bottom, bold white text says: “Every small change adds up:” Red buttons underneath read: “More housing choices,” “Affordability & choices for all,” “Stronger local businesses,” and “Safer & walkable neighborhoods.” Final line: “This is how Albuquerque grows stronger, more affordable, and sustainable. From the ground up.” Matching orange and red design with text: “Add your voice! For a Pro-Homes Albuquerque. Let’s show the city that we want change, affordability, sustainability, and neighborhoods for all Burqueños.” Three photos below the text show small homes and casitas in Albuquerque: — a blue-doored adobe, — a single-story duplex with a white picket fence, — and a small white accessory dwelling with a red door and potted plants. Text near the bottom: “Link in bio” and “@strongtownsabq.” Tone is encouraging and inclusive, calling for civic participation.
November 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
mechvibrations.bsky.social
Beautiful, simple, affordable! Note that these are illegal in ABQ, even if adapted to Southwestern styles and palettes, because most of the city both bans townhomes and limits height to 26feet. Both of these can be changed! Write your city councilor to support the pro-homes amendments to the IDO!<3
bobbyfijan.bsky.social Bobby Fijan @bobbyfijan.bsky.social · 16d
A beautiful, simple, rowhome project I toured in Portland, Maine this year.

1100sf, 3BR+Den/2BA

Small, efficient floorplans = affordable
November 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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tiredgenerally.bsky.social
i do not understand why everyone (not just progressives) seems fixated on winning over actual reactionaries instead of like… people in the middle of the spectrum who dont like nazi symbolism and sincerely believe that they are not a racist and racism is bad
jahre.bsky.social Jake P @jahre.bsky.social · 20d
Progressives really hope, and maybe even believe, that there is some magic thing they can hijack to attract conservative voters.

The focus on this mythical quest is the central reason they lose.
michaelhobbes.bsky.social Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 20d
I found this piece sad too, but mostly because it is part of a years-long effort by progressives to understand what "really" animates Trump voters.

We already know! It is racism, misogyny and misinformation. I know that sounds condescending or whatever but it's simply what all evidence suggests.
October 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
mechvibrations.bsky.social
Yo Las Cruces!!! Make sure you go vote for Becky Corran!!! Very few public servants in New Mexico as committed to solving our issues by focusing on upstream issues, equity, outcomes, and actually pulling through! #lascruces #newmexico #nmpol
October 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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strongtownsabq.bsky.social
🍻 Strong Towns ABQ Social Hour!
Join us Thurs, Nov 6 • 6–8PM • Sidetrack Brewing

Urbanist? YIMBY? Budget nerd? Road safety advocate? Or just curious about building a stronger Albuquerque? Come hang out, connect, and talk city-building over a drink.

#StrongTownsABQ #strongtowns #YIMBY #abq
Graphic announcing the Strong Towns ABQ “Social Hour.” A photo shows the exterior of Sidetrack Brewing Downtown with the Zendo Coffee sign visible above. Text reads: “Social Hour — Thursday, Nov 6th, 6:00PM–8:00PM — Sidetrack Brewing, Downtown.” A bright orange bubble highlights “6:00pm.” Below, text says: “Strong Towns member? Urbanist? YIMBY? Budget nerd? Road safety champion? Curious about it all? Come socialize!” At the bottom: “Strong Towns ABQ — www.strongtownsabq.org.” The design uses clean, modern fonts and warm tones over a light textured background. Graphic titled “Accessibility Info” with a blue background and an illustration of a bus stop sign on the left. The text provides transportation and accessibility details for Sidetrack Brewing: ART Red and Green Lines; Route 66 (Alvarado Transportation Center, 4–5 block walk) ABQ Ride bus routes 5, 8, 10, 11, 50, 16, 53, 54 (same walk distance) Bicycles can be walked into the patio via the alleyway next to the brewery/café Non-alcoholic options: Coke, kombucha, and Athletic NA beer Zendo coffee shop next door serves coffee until 7PM Snacks and café food available, outside food allowed, food truck scheduled for Thursdays Wheelchair accessible and street parking available. The layout is simple and legible, using transit icons for clarity.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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strongtownsabq.bsky.social
✅ Thanks to your letters & public comments, the Planning Commission just passed major pro-homes reforms—legalizing duplexes, cottage courts, tienditas & more.

Now it’s on to City Council—let’s keep the momentum going. ✍️
Sign & share our open letter: forms.gle/KAVm8GUuLcmr... #abq #albuquerque
Graphic titled “Thank You For Your Support!!” from Strong Towns ABQ. A yellow banner reads: “Thanks to your letters, public comments, and advocacy, the planning commission passed a lot of pro-homes amendments to ABQ’s zoning code!” Below are illustrated line drawings of small homes next to a list of wins: Lifting the ban on duplexes, cottage courts, and townhomes Legalizing tienditas (small neighborhood shops) Lifting parking mandates in corridors and centers Easing rules on safe outdoor spaces Allowing smaller lot sizes for starter homes Easier rules for casitas (ADUs) The Strong Towns ABQ logo appears in the top-right corner, and a doodle of a multi-story building with plants decorates the right side. Graphic titled “What’s Next?” from Strong Towns ABQ. The yellow banner headline reads “What’s Next?” followed by text: “The planning commission will finalize their recommendations to City Council on November 20th and then send them to the Council’s Land Use, Planning, and Zoning Committee. Join us in supporting these amendments! Sign our open letter (link in bio). Follow us for updates as these amendments progress to Council.” At the bottom is the website “www.strongtownsabq.org.” A hand-drawn building illustration appears on the right, with the Strong Towns ABQ logo in the upper corner.
October 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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ebwhamilton.bsky.social
Downzonings often happen when a new type of infill construction becomes financially viable, neighbors object, and they get their elected officials to ban it. But when a law like Arizona’s puts a price tag on this option, it turns out voters don’t want to pay for the right to stop development.
October 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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ebwhamilton.bsky.social
Thanks to Jason Sorens for reviewing @charlescgardner.bsky.social’s and my new law review article on protections against downzoning: jasonsorens.substack.com/p/regulatory...
Regulatory Takings Compensation: An Idea Whose Time Has Come (Again)?
My review of the new Hamilton & Gardner paper on state laws in Arizona, Florida, and Oregon
jasonsorens.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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usa.streetsblog.org
With only three years before the opening ceremony, there is still a long way to go to ensure Angelenos see lasting benefits from the summer 2028 Olympic Games.
An Olympian Task: Replicating Paris's Bike Boom in Los Angeles — Streetsblog USA
The Olympics can help transform the streets of Los Angeles  — if they look to the example of Paris.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
mechvibrations.bsky.social
ABQ's zoning board is meeting in 40 minutes to consider some potentially exciting zoning changes! Remember, housing people is more important than neighborhood character. Affordability is more important than design compatibility. And growth is good for neighborhoods and cities
October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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strongtownsabq.bsky.social
Let's lift the ban on cottage courts and other missing middle homes! Join us at the Environmental Planning Commission's hearing on Tues, Oct 28th at 9am to voice our support for a stronger Albuquerque that works better for everyone. 💪

www.cabq.gov/planning/boa...
October 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
mechvibrations.bsky.social
Albuquerque!!! The zoning commission is considering some very exciting changes! If you can zoom into the meeting on Tuesday, let's make it happen!
strongtownsabq.bsky.social Strong Towns Albuquerque @strongtownsabq.bsky.social · 26d
Let's lift the ban on cottage courts and other missing middle homes! Join us at the Environmental Planning Commission's hearing on Tues, Oct 28th at 9am to voice our support for a stronger Albuquerque that works better for everyone. 💪

www.cabq.gov/planning/boa...
October 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM