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Seattle city planners hired a consultant to analyze feasibility of downtown housing typologies & given the sky high fees to build, hard costs & parking costs, every model was rated “infeasible”
Highrise Res: $605k/unit
Mixed use: $710k/unit
Mass timber: $605k/unit
Office to Res: $640k/unit
Highrise Res: $605k/unit
Mixed use: $710k/unit
Mass timber: $605k/unit
Office to Res: $640k/unit
December 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Seattle city planners hired a consultant to analyze feasibility of downtown housing typologies & given the sky high fees to build, hard costs & parking costs, every model was rated “infeasible”
Highrise Res: $605k/unit
Mixed use: $710k/unit
Mass timber: $605k/unit
Office to Res: $640k/unit
Highrise Res: $605k/unit
Mixed use: $710k/unit
Mass timber: $605k/unit
Office to Res: $640k/unit
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No zoning
No community review
No process
And looks great.
No community review
No process
And looks great.
Report on Sen̓áḵw progress from my morning ride into downtown, the crane for the second tower is getting taken down and now only serves the small round structure between tower two and three.
December 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
No zoning
No community review
No process
And looks great.
No community review
No process
And looks great.
I called Sam was gonna throw scissors
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I called Sam was gonna throw scissors
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In bike-friendly Copenhagen, the Social Democrats' candidate for mayor tried to win over drivers by calling for more car parking.
In elections this week, she was trounced. For the first time in 122 years, a Social Democrat won't lead Copenhagen. The new mayor is a socialist from the Green Left.
In elections this week, she was trounced. For the first time in 122 years, a Social Democrat won't lead Copenhagen. The new mayor is a socialist from the Green Left.
Danish Premier’s Party Loses Century-Long Hold on Copenhagen
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s Social Democrats suffered a major setback in local elections held across the country, losing the capital after more than a century in power.
www.bloomberg.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Insane but true fact: making US roads as safe as Canadian, Australian, or European roads would save more lives than eliminating murder from the US.
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Insane but true fact: making US roads as safe as Canadian, Australian, or European roads would save more lives than eliminating murder from the US.
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After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
November 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
After much deliberation and a grueling interview process, I’m pleased to announce that I’ve accepted a new job and will not need any financial support from my parents to cover the high costs of childcare going forward. #AmericanDream #ThisIsYourCity
Schottenheimer doing this cutesy ego trips will cost me my week in fantasy and should cost him his job. Dallas is absolutely a joke of a team and it's not just Jerry.
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Schottenheimer doing this cutesy ego trips will cost me my week in fantasy and should cost him his job. Dallas is absolutely a joke of a team and it's not just Jerry.
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Seattle Fire is currently responding to a driver who hit a 2-year-old child and then fled the scene at Alki Avenue SW near 61st Ave SW.
Driver was last seen heading south on Alki.
Driver was last seen heading south on Alki.
November 16, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Seattle Fire is currently responding to a driver who hit a 2-year-old child and then fled the scene at Alki Avenue SW near 61st Ave SW.
Driver was last seen heading south on Alki.
Driver was last seen heading south on Alki.
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The difference in time between now and I can has cheezburger
Is the same between I can has Cheezburger and the Berlin Wall falling
Is the same between I can has Cheezburger and the Berlin Wall falling
November 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The difference in time between now and I can has cheezburger
Is the same between I can has Cheezburger and the Berlin Wall falling
Is the same between I can has Cheezburger and the Berlin Wall falling
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They’ll do everything to make homebuilding, affordability, and economy significantly worse off with gimmicks instead of taking actions that soundly get America building again to drive down price inflation and get people housed.
November 9, 2025 at 2:21 AM
They’ll do everything to make homebuilding, affordability, and economy significantly worse off with gimmicks instead of taking actions that soundly get America building again to drive down price inflation and get people housed.
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![tumblr post from user tsarina-anadyomene: Cocaine was a stimulant used by a priestly caste of the middle period United States called businessmen in order to commune with The Market. [1]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:53ll4pdz463gn7fgzhtvglpx/bafkreidhvluafi32ss6jums2j4d7uqxjej5v7vnjhdpyvtd7nvxf5tht3i@jpeg)
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There's lot of challenged ballots in Seattle. Challenged ballots disproportionately skew younger with over half from people under age 45.
November 6, 2025 at 3:28 AM
There's lot of challenged ballots in Seattle. Challenged ballots disproportionately skew younger with over half from people under age 45.
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EVERY DIRECTION I LOOK THERE ARE PEOPLE I KNOW
I AM SO HAPPY 🥰
@thewaroncars.bsky.social @nerd4cities.bsky.social
I AM SO HAPPY 🥰
@thewaroncars.bsky.social @nerd4cities.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:30 AM
EVERY DIRECTION I LOOK THERE ARE PEOPLE I KNOW
I AM SO HAPPY 🥰
@thewaroncars.bsky.social @nerd4cities.bsky.social
I AM SO HAPPY 🥰
@thewaroncars.bsky.social @nerd4cities.bsky.social
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The economic fallacy every planner struggles with. New clothes, new cars, new phones all cost more than used ones. But with housing, for some insane reason, planners demand the opposite or you won’t get upzones for more housing. Imagine what iPhones would cost if we couldn’t make new ones?
Academics’ and planners’ single-minded focus on making *brand new* homes affordable to the poorest people has been a disaster for poor people’s’ ability to afford housing.
Real grim stuff from a nonprofit staff attorney and former UCSD urban studies lecturer
November 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The economic fallacy every planner struggles with. New clothes, new cars, new phones all cost more than used ones. But with housing, for some insane reason, planners demand the opposite or you won’t get upzones for more housing. Imagine what iPhones would cost if we couldn’t make new ones?
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So much to investigate ... if it ever gets there. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump’s Argentina bailout enriches one well-connected US billionaire
A $20 billion US rescue package is a gift for a hedge fund manager with ties to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
www.motherjones.com
October 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
So much to investigate ... if it ever gets there. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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"The Kneads of the People Come First" (2021) introduced the International Union of Biscuit Makers (est. 1904) to the world. Created as a commission for a colleague and friend it has been popular since and I know it hangs in several kitchens.
September 23, 2025 at 10:07 PM
"The Kneads of the People Come First" (2021) introduced the International Union of Biscuit Makers (est. 1904) to the world. Created as a commission for a colleague and friend it has been popular since and I know it hangs in several kitchens.
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Which consultant told him this was a good idea
The Seattle mayoral race is turning national in the closing weeks, with the Harrell campaign touting the endorsement of former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday.
National Democratic Leader Pete Buttigieg Endorses Mayor Bruce Harrell
YouTube video by Bruce for Seattle
youtu.be
September 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Which consultant told him this was a good idea
Best pie: Pumpkin
Best ice cream: Cookie monster
Best donut: Apple fritter
Best bar: Apfelkuchen
Best cake: Black forest
Best cookie (why is there no best cookie): Chocolate chip
Best other: Churros
Best ice cream: Cookie monster
Best donut: Apple fritter
Best bar: Apfelkuchen
Best cake: Black forest
Best cookie (why is there no best cookie): Chocolate chip
Best other: Churros
Best pie: blackberry
Best ice cream: chocolate peanut butter
Best donut: maple bar
Best bar: Linda’s (also rhubarb crumble)
Best cake: strawberry cheesecake
Best other: Trader Joe’s peanut butter cups
Best ice cream: chocolate peanut butter
Best donut: maple bar
Best bar: Linda’s (also rhubarb crumble)
Best cake: strawberry cheesecake
Best other: Trader Joe’s peanut butter cups
Dessert Questionnaire!!
Best pie: Strawberry Rhubarb
Best ice cream: Pistachio
Best donut: Maple Bar
Best bar: Lemon Bars
Best cake: Tres leches
Best other: Caramel Apples
Best pie: Strawberry Rhubarb
Best ice cream: Pistachio
Best donut: Maple Bar
Best bar: Lemon Bars
Best cake: Tres leches
Best other: Caramel Apples
September 14, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Best pie: Pumpkin
Best ice cream: Cookie monster
Best donut: Apple fritter
Best bar: Apfelkuchen
Best cake: Black forest
Best cookie (why is there no best cookie): Chocolate chip
Best other: Churros
Best ice cream: Cookie monster
Best donut: Apple fritter
Best bar: Apfelkuchen
Best cake: Black forest
Best cookie (why is there no best cookie): Chocolate chip
Best other: Churros
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This guy is running for City Council District 2. Please vote for him @edclin.bsky.social
D2 council candidate @edclin.bsky.social: "We concentrate renters on busy, noisy, polluted arterials. Segregation is bad for our city, it's bad for our democracy."
September 12, 2025 at 11:52 PM
This guy is running for City Council District 2. Please vote for him @edclin.bsky.social
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to my mind the woman who dies of sepsis because of antiabortion laws, or the person who dies because they can't afford insulin -- these are just as much victims of political violence as the man shot through the throat while making a racist speech
September 11, 2025 at 2:20 AM
to my mind the woman who dies of sepsis because of antiabortion laws, or the person who dies because they can't afford insulin -- these are just as much victims of political violence as the man shot through the throat while making a racist speech
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Our Puyallup Riverwalk Trail fund drive is off to a great start, but we need your help to reach our goal. Please help us link the trail together by donating today AND sharing this post/drive info with others. #puyallup #riverwalk https://www.forevergreentrails.org/riverwalk-fund
September 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Our Puyallup Riverwalk Trail fund drive is off to a great start, but we need your help to reach our goal. Please help us link the trail together by donating today AND sharing this post/drive info with others. #puyallup #riverwalk https://www.forevergreentrails.org/riverwalk-fund
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An open letter to the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce:
When you build a bike lane on a street, it doesn't "replace" the street...it remains part of it, moving people more safely and efficiently!
When you build a bike lane on a street, it doesn't "replace" the street...it remains part of it, moving people more safely and efficiently!
August 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
An open letter to the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce:
When you build a bike lane on a street, it doesn't "replace" the street...it remains part of it, moving people more safely and efficiently!
When you build a bike lane on a street, it doesn't "replace" the street...it remains part of it, moving people more safely and efficiently!