Tom Grey
@tomgrey.bsky.social
Research Fellow, TrinityHaus Research Center, Trinity College (TU Dublin Architecture & Masters in Sustainable Design, Auckland University) Universal Design, inclusive, healthy & sustainable urbanism & architecture.
https://www.tcd.ie/trinityhaus/
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Tom Grey
@tomgrey.bsky.social
· Jul 14
TrinityHaus - TrinityHaus | Trinity College Dublin
www.tcd.ie
Still enjoying bluesky & delighted to see great activity here around sustainable & inclusive urbanism/planning, architecture/design/mobility etc. I'll be posting some links to my work and our research centre www.tcd.ie/trinityhaus/
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Burnout by design: what can you do to avoid it?
Burnout by design: what can you do to avoid it?
Focus on relentless growth may seem good for the bottom line, but it can be self-defeating
www.irishtimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Burnout by design: what can you do to avoid it?
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I am a big fan of her work. Smart and strong women like her are the driving force to make our cities better for everyone 🚲🚶👩🦽➡️🧑🧑🧒
November 27, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I am a big fan of her work. Smart and strong women like her are the driving force to make our cities better for everyone 🚲🚶👩🦽➡️🧑🧑🧒
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Urbanists of the world, rejoice—The Line, the most absurd development project on planet earth, has collapsed under the weight of its own fantastical claims. What other grand schemes in this age of unreal promises may soon unravel? www.samholden.jp/p/the-line-w...
The Line was the zenith of our age of insanity
Look on my works ye Mighty, and despair!
www.samholden.jp
November 23, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Urbanists of the world, rejoice—The Line, the most absurd development project on planet earth, has collapsed under the weight of its own fantastical claims. What other grand schemes in this age of unreal promises may soon unravel? www.samholden.jp/p/the-line-w...
Perfect days..."a commentary on the medium of the city itself—how we inhabit and interpret"
www.samholden.jp/p/the-analog...
www.samholden.jp/p/the-analog...
The analog wonder of "Perfect Days"
What a Tokyo film tells us about the urban experience
www.samholden.jp
November 27, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Perfect days..."a commentary on the medium of the city itself—how we inhabit and interpret"
www.samholden.jp/p/the-analog...
www.samholden.jp/p/the-analog...
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At least 13 dead as fire engulfs high-rise buildings in Hong Kong
At least 13 dead as fire engulfs high-rise buildings in Hong Kong
Several people reportedly remain trapped inside the burning towers
www.irishtimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
At least 13 dead as fire engulfs high-rise buildings in Hong Kong
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How WHO is taking #ClimateAction to ensure #health systems are resilient to #ClimateChange
Learn more 📖 www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/w...
PL RP Thank you! 🩷💚💙
original graph from: 'Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability' @ipcc.bsky.social
#Video #climate #EndFossilFuels #hope #Klima
How WHO is taking #ClimateAction to ensure #health systems are resilient to #ClimateChange
Learn more 📖 www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/w...
PL RP Thank you! 🩷💚💙
original graph from: 'Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability' @ipcc.bsky.social
#Video #climate #EndFossilFuels #hope #Klima
November 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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How WHO is taking #ClimateAction to ensure #health systems are resilient to #ClimateChange
Learn more 📖 www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/w...
PL RP Thank you! 🩷💚💙
original graph from: 'Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability' @ipcc.bsky.social
#Video #climate #EndFossilFuels #hope #Klima
How WHO is taking #ClimateAction to ensure #health systems are resilient to #ClimateChange
Learn more 📖 www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/w...
PL RP Thank you! 🩷💚💙
original graph from: 'Climate Change: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability' @ipcc.bsky.social
#Video #climate #EndFossilFuels #hope #Klima
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THE ASSET CLASS, my first book, will be published by @wnbooks.bsky.social on 9 April 2026. It’s a narrative investigation of private equity, a secretive and relentlessly destructive wing of finance that penetrates almost every aspect of our lives - and it’s available to pre-order now!
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
THE ASSET CLASS, my first book, will be published by @wnbooks.bsky.social on 9 April 2026. It’s a narrative investigation of private equity, a secretive and relentlessly destructive wing of finance that penetrates almost every aspect of our lives - and it’s available to pre-order now!
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I have an article in the Guardian today on how finance capitalism is wreaking havoc on housing across Europe www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Across Europe, the financial sector has pushed up house prices. It's a political timebomb | Tim White
We’ve been living in a great experiment: can finance provide basic human rights such as housing? The answer is increasingly no, says researcher and writer Tim White
www.theguardian.com
July 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I have an article in the Guardian today on how finance capitalism is wreaking havoc on housing across Europe www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Winners of the AR Emerging awards 2025, ARB Architects are deeply committed to research for its own sake, letting buildings grow slowly from the close reading and archiving of each site 1/
November 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Winners of the AR Emerging awards 2025, ARB Architects are deeply committed to research for its own sake, letting buildings grow slowly from the close reading and archiving of each site 1/
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In an era defined by political divisions and massive wealth accumulation for the richest Americans, billionaires are spending unprecedented amounts on U.S. politics.
As a result, politicians are more dependent on their donations than ever before.
As a result, politicians are more dependent on their donations than ever before.
How billionaires took over American politics
The current concentration of wealth is unlike anything in history. So is billionaires’ involvement in politics.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
In an era defined by political divisions and massive wealth accumulation for the richest Americans, billionaires are spending unprecedented amounts on U.S. politics.
As a result, politicians are more dependent on their donations than ever before.
As a result, politicians are more dependent on their donations than ever before.
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WAPO jumps into the circular-revenue graphic game.
@washingtonpost.com $ORCL $NVDA
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
@washingtonpost.com $ORCL $NVDA
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
November 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
WAPO jumps into the circular-revenue graphic game.
@washingtonpost.com $ORCL $NVDA
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
@washingtonpost.com $ORCL $NVDA
www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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Walking home after a long day reminds me how much I enjoy living in Tokyo. My daily 10,000 steps let me feel the city’s ever-changing rhythms. Its resilience comes from its adaptability and flexible planning rules that foster innovation and experimentation.
November 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Walking home after a long day reminds me how much I enjoy living in Tokyo. My daily 10,000 steps let me feel the city’s ever-changing rhythms. Its resilience comes from its adaptability and flexible planning rules that foster innovation and experimentation.
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🇺🇸 “The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived”
“concern around them just sucking up the water, the electricity, the land & not really paying any taxes”
“electricity load from data centers are helping to drive up utility bills”
www.wired.com/story/the-da...
“concern around them just sucking up the water, the electricity, the land & not really paying any taxes”
“electricity load from data centers are helping to drive up utility bills”
www.wired.com/story/the-da...
The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived
A new report finds that local opposition to data centers skyrocketed in the second quarter of this year.
www.wired.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🇺🇸 “The Data Center Resistance Has Arrived”
“concern around them just sucking up the water, the electricity, the land & not really paying any taxes”
“electricity load from data centers are helping to drive up utility bills”
www.wired.com/story/the-da...
“concern around them just sucking up the water, the electricity, the land & not really paying any taxes”
“electricity load from data centers are helping to drive up utility bills”
www.wired.com/story/the-da...
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Is AI inherently bad? Of course not.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
November 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Is AI inherently bad? Of course not.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
The question is: WHO controls it & for what purpose?
Does anyone believe that the richest people on Earth are investing hundreds of billions in AI to improve life for ordinary people, eliminate poverty & solve global warming?
I doubt it.
Housing is a pressing issue across the EU, and Eurostat is making sure that you have all the relevant information together in one place.
..new website section on housing statistics brings together the existing data, publications, visualisations & background information
ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web...
..new website section on housing statistics brings together the existing data, publications, visualisations & background information
ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web...
Overview - Housing - Eurostat
ec.europa.eu
November 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Housing is a pressing issue across the EU, and Eurostat is making sure that you have all the relevant information together in one place.
..new website section on housing statistics brings together the existing data, publications, visualisations & background information
ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web...
..new website section on housing statistics brings together the existing data, publications, visualisations & background information
ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web...
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Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
Closing Central Madrid To Cars Resulted In 9.5% Boost To Retail Spending, Finds Bank Analysis
City of Madrid significantly boosted the takings of its shops and restaurants last Christmas by banning cars from the CBD, finds an analysis by Spain's second largest bank.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
"We must be emboldened to keep pushing forward, to act as brokers of agency, to inspire positive change, and to build a future where our cities are not just owned but collectively shared, cherished and cared for."
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion...
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion...
Empowering others is where architects have true agency
Successful urban renewal will come through diverse actions that empower everyone to shape their future, argues Susanne Sharif
www.architectsjournal.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
"We must be emboldened to keep pushing forward, to act as brokers of agency, to inspire positive change, and to build a future where our cities are not just owned but collectively shared, cherished and cared for."
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion...
www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/opinion...
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In case you're wondering, a walk audit is a community walk where you assess how supportive the street is for walking. We took notes/photos of what made us feel comfortable & how to make things better for people of all ages & abilities: www.aarp.org/livable-comm...
AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit
Learn how to assess and report on the safety and walkability of a street, intersection or neighborhood — and inspire needed change
www.aarp.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In case you're wondering, a walk audit is a community walk where you assess how supportive the street is for walking. We took notes/photos of what made us feel comfortable & how to make things better for people of all ages & abilities: www.aarp.org/livable-comm...
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The cost of adapting to #climate change.
$7-9 billion dollar sea wall to protect lower manhattan to 2100, as part of the New York City Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Plan
$7-9 billion dollar sea wall to protect lower manhattan to 2100, as part of the New York City Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Plan
A New Seawall Protects Manhattan: An Engineering Marvel
YouTube video by TDC
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November 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The cost of adapting to #climate change.
$7-9 billion dollar sea wall to protect lower manhattan to 2100, as part of the New York City Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Plan
$7-9 billion dollar sea wall to protect lower manhattan to 2100, as part of the New York City Financial District and Seaport Climate Resilience Plan
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SOMETHING NEW: Since SO MANY great new books on cities, city-building & urbanism have been published since I did my “Top 100” List back in 2013, on 100 (non-consecutive) days I’ll profile 100 NEWER BOOKS for the #UrbanismBookClub in THIS thread!
Starting today (in no order), with “Messy Cities!” 1/
Starting today (in no order), with “Messy Cities!” 1/
November 18, 2025 at 5:12 AM
SOMETHING NEW: Since SO MANY great new books on cities, city-building & urbanism have been published since I did my “Top 100” List back in 2013, on 100 (non-consecutive) days I’ll profile 100 NEWER BOOKS for the #UrbanismBookClub in THIS thread!
Starting today (in no order), with “Messy Cities!” 1/
Starting today (in no order), with “Messy Cities!” 1/
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Our local Habitat for Humanity is building ownership flats for folks making 80% AMI. We could use way more of those, and now thousands of parcels are in the mix!
November 5, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Our local Habitat for Humanity is building ownership flats for folks making 80% AMI. We could use way more of those, and now thousands of parcels are in the mix!
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If you've tried and failed to follow what Seattle's new zoning might allow, I've got you. Here are 4 case studies showing some of the exciting ways new incentives line up with current demand and emerging household demographic trends, with a focus on stacked flats.
medium.com/@matthutchin...
medium.com/@matthutchin...
Making Seattle neighborhoods more accessible by design
Four case studies on how new zoning incentives align with demographic shifts to meet housing demand.
medium.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:13 AM
If you've tried and failed to follow what Seattle's new zoning might allow, I've got you. Here are 4 case studies showing some of the exciting ways new incentives line up with current demand and emerging household demographic trends, with a focus on stacked flats.
medium.com/@matthutchin...
medium.com/@matthutchin...
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Health is the foundation of strong societies and resilient economies, and climate change threatens that.
Aligning climate and health financing is vital to safeguarding lives, supporting growth, and building long-term stability. #COP30
Aligning climate and health financing is vital to safeguarding lives, supporting growth, and building long-term stability. #COP30
What if Climate Policy Started with Health—and Grew the Economy? | Opinion
As leaders gather for COP30, they must reject false narratives that pit climate and health action against economic growth.
www.newsweek.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Health is the foundation of strong societies and resilient economies, and climate change threatens that.
Aligning climate and health financing is vital to safeguarding lives, supporting growth, and building long-term stability. #COP30
Aligning climate and health financing is vital to safeguarding lives, supporting growth, and building long-term stability. #COP30