Before this natural experiment ends, we need a sociologist to study workers who come to the office regularly, "hybrid" workers and those who are resolutely #WFH. Then tell us in five years which have advanced further in their careers. I have a hypothesis. sfchronicle.com/bayarea/articl…

#Sidewalks were built for one purpose in the 1800s, then changed mission in the 20th century. They declined in popularity in one period, only to become popular again… along with a new thing, urban trails. At each turn, gov’t played a big role. fromthegovt.com/sidewalks-and-… #walkable

I've been posting on both Twitter and Mastodon for the past few weeks. Starting next week, I'll be on Mastodon only. You can find me @[email protected]. Why the move from Twitter? I've seen the movie "Titanic." I know how it ends.

As #downtowns move toward residential, city gov'ts have roles to play. Among them: Build infrastructure, encourage #affordablehousing and maybe support a few conversions as proof of concept. But they must avoid subsidizing developers' business plans. chicago.urbanize.city/post/city-anno…

At the heart of #reform and progress lies the odd talent for looking at liabilities and suddenly seeing ... assets! Take those canals in CA that transport water long distances. They're nothing but expenses. Hey, hold on, they're great for solar panels! sfchronicle.com/climate/articl…

America's first club for the "sport of automobilism" was formed in NYC in 1899. As new forms of #mobility take hold, we need similar groups to help newbies learn their way around. Like this group in Denver, which spreads the joys of urban #cycling. denverite.com/2022/12/26/bik…

Cyclists won an important victory for better bike lanes in Pittsburgh by showing that existing lanes weren't safe. Now they should document how safe bike lanes (and slower streets) improve #neighborhoods and their businesses. pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/adv… #cycling #sharedstreets

"A regulatory structure that was not built for today's needs": It's not surprising gov'ts change slowly. They're designed that way. But CA's gov'ts have gone from speed bumps to obstructors of progress. You can see it even in the state's climate efforts. governing.com/now/it-takes-t…

#Sidewalks were built for one purpose in the 1800s, then changed mission in the 20th century. They declined in popularity in one period, only to become popular again… along with a new thing, urban trails. At each turn, gov’t played a big role. fromthegovt.com/sidewalks-and-… #walkable

I've been posting on both Twitter and Mastodon for the past few weeks. Starting next week, I'll be on Mastodon only. You can find me @[email protected]. Why the move from Twitter? I've seen the movie "Titanic." I know how it ends.

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