And guess what! The board retracted its position that towers should have to abide by the law!

Costco is building apartments above its stores to address the affordable housing crisis, starting early this year. Walking downstairs and getting a $1.50 hot dog gives new meaning to “affordable walkability.” It includes free membership, a rooftop pool, fitness area, gardens/

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It’s official, congestion pricing has begun! The 85% of commuters who take transit will benefit from an improved MTA The 11% who drive will benefit from reduced traffic And millions will benefit from reduced pollution and faster emergency response times!

Baltimore grows housing supply by 1%/year, rents go up 12% last year 23% this year. Austin grows housing supply by 8%:

it's pretty cool that new york did something that will > fund the MTA > reduce carbon emissions > improve quality of life > literally save lives > piss off the city's wealthiest elites, worst drivers, and unbearable cranks

There are thousands of opportunities like this one in U.S. cities. Trading unused car space for new pedestrian space is a major upgrade.

I couldn’t be happier about Jon Laria as Brandon M. Scott’s pick to head the Planning Commission. This is great news. content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDBAL…

9. Düsseldorf, Alemania - 1990-2019

NIMBY "environmentalists" every time you mention legalizing denser development

“Cohen called the city’s need for a consumer protection agency ‘profound’ and seemed bullish on the council’s ability to get a bill passed.” thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power…

"If we do not address housing, we will never unlock this state's full potential." - Governor Wes Moore It's great to be a Marylander!

Leaving here entirely for Bluesky. Might post this a couple other times first.

Gonna quit this app before the end of the week. See you on Bluesky.

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