Matthew Petersen
@meptrsn.bsky.social
Transportation Planner, Allston-Brighton Resident, Union Steward
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I received approval to eliminate the vents for the floor drains connecting into the sanitary stacks (a requirement in the plumbing code) on this project and the cost estimates showed eliminating vents for that one fixture alone saved tens of thousands of dollars.
the tallest mass timber building in oregon is holst's julia west house, built by walsh.
it sits on a 5,000 sf parcel.
no, that's not missing a zero.
archello.com/project/juli...
it sits on a 5,000 sf parcel.
no, that's not missing a zero.
archello.com/project/juli...
Julia West House | Holst Architecture | Archello
Julia West House is a twelve-storey mass-timber residential building in Downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. Developed by Community Development Partners...
archello.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I received approval to eliminate the vents for the floor drains connecting into the sanitary stacks (a requirement in the plumbing code) on this project and the cost estimates showed eliminating vents for that one fixture alone saved tens of thousands of dollars.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“I get the sense from my students that A.I. feels like the sour icing on an already bitter cake,” Colleen Kinder writes. “Adults need to step up and set parameters so that it’s not on these kids to self-regulate.”
“I get the sense from my students that A.I. feels like the sour icing on an already bitter cake,” Colleen Kinder writes. “Adults need to step up and set parameters so that it’s not on these kids to self-regulate.”
Opinion | College Students Need Tech-Free Spaces
Adults need to set up rules for students so that it’s not on them to self-regulate when it comes to going tech-free.
nyti.ms
December 20, 2025 at 3:40 AM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“I get the sense from my students that A.I. feels like the sour icing on an already bitter cake,” Colleen Kinder writes. “Adults need to step up and set parameters so that it’s not on these kids to self-regulate.”
“I get the sense from my students that A.I. feels like the sour icing on an already bitter cake,” Colleen Kinder writes. “Adults need to step up and set parameters so that it’s not on these kids to self-regulate.”
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You can spend more of the architecture budget on cool arches and improved pedestrian experiences if you don't have to break up the massing!
You may have noticed more contemporary arches and rounded corners around the city. Architecture critic Inga Saffron says it’s because the arch is making a comeback.
Grids are out, brick is back, and Philadelphia architects have rediscovered the arch
www.inquirer.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
You can spend more of the architecture budget on cool arches and improved pedestrian experiences if you don't have to break up the massing!
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Allston-Brighton Housing Action celebrated its first year of pro-housing advocacy with 70+ neighbors, elected representatives, and civic leaders. We're working to shape a Boston where everyone can thrive. Thank you Councilors Liz Breadon and Sharon Durkan, Sen. Brownsberger and so many others!
December 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Allston-Brighton Housing Action celebrated its first year of pro-housing advocacy with 70+ neighbors, elected representatives, and civic leaders. We're working to shape a Boston where everyone can thrive. Thank you Councilors Liz Breadon and Sharon Durkan, Sen. Brownsberger and so many others!
Right?? Like what is the Chinese government going to do with my data?
I was frankly a lot more comfortable with the idea that the CCP would have my data than these people
TikTok will now be owned by the Ellisons, Jared Kushner's firm, and Abu Dhabi's state investment fund.
December 19, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Right?? Like what is the Chinese government going to do with my data?
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Between 1981 and 2004, the global population of people making less than $1/day declined by over half a billion.
China accounted for more than 100% of that decline.
In other words, the number of people outside China living in extreme poverty actually *increased* in those two dozen years.
China accounted for more than 100% of that decline.
In other words, the number of people outside China living in extreme poverty actually *increased* in those two dozen years.
December 19, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Between 1981 and 2004, the global population of people making less than $1/day declined by over half a billion.
China accounted for more than 100% of that decline.
In other words, the number of people outside China living in extreme poverty actually *increased* in those two dozen years.
China accounted for more than 100% of that decline.
In other words, the number of people outside China living in extreme poverty actually *increased* in those two dozen years.
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With this today the death toll now passed 100. 104 if I have my math correct. 104 people killed with zero evidence since Sept. 2. Two people have survived and been repatriated and released. 104 people dead under dubious legality.
The lawless killing spree continues.
Do not become inured.
This is premeditated killing outside of armed conflict.
We call that murder.
Do not become inured.
This is premeditated killing outside of armed conflict.
We call that murder.
December 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
With this today the death toll now passed 100. 104 if I have my math correct. 104 people killed with zero evidence since Sept. 2. Two people have survived and been repatriated and released. 104 people dead under dubious legality.
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lmao the next archbishop of nyc is from joliet. the chicago way www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
Pope Leo Names Illinois Bishop to Replace Cardinal Dolan in New York
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
lmao the next archbishop of nyc is from joliet. the chicago way www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/u...
Regional and intercity bus service is so important - it's great to see Mass catching up!
Link413, a collaboration between three regional transit authorities, will launch three longer-distance bus routes in early 2026 to connect North Adams, Pittsfield, Greenfield, and Northampton.
mass.streetsblog.org/2025/12/17/m...
mass.streetsblog.org/2025/12/17/m...
More Buses to the Berkshires Coming In 2026 - Streetsblog Massachusetts
Link413, a partnership between three regional transit authorities, will introduce three longer-distance bus routes to connect North Adams, Pittsfield, Greenfield, and Northampton.
mass.streetsblog.org
December 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Regional and intercity bus service is so important - it's great to see Mass catching up!
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Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google.
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Behold: the first-ever list of news outlets that have banned generative AI in their reporting. As of today, this is literally information that you cannot find on Google.
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
My goal is to fill the starter pack, so please send over suggestions with supporting evidence!
go.bsky.app/8cn1XfT
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Very important point that it’s not just ICE
Common misconception, but practically everyone we saw today all over the north suburbs and at O’Hare was actually border patrol just like their commander, Greg Bovino, who was on the scene at the airport rideshare lot and at various big box store parking lots from Evanston to Mount Prospect
I fucking hate ICE so fucking much
December 17, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Very important point that it’s not just ICE
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I will never understand how so many people argue “the government can’t effectively provide healthcare” when it’s one of the few things we know, for a fact, it can do, because it already does this. It’s like claiming the government can’t deliver mail. Buddy sit down you’re not gonna believe this
December 17, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I will never understand how so many people argue “the government can’t effectively provide healthcare” when it’s one of the few things we know, for a fact, it can do, because it already does this. It’s like claiming the government can’t deliver mail. Buddy sit down you’re not gonna believe this
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Speed Matters.
Some thoughts about transit and speed, life, space and time.
open.substack.com/pub/marcochi...
Some thoughts about transit and speed, life, space and time.
open.substack.com/pub/marcochi...
Speed matters
Of time, life and space. Or why transit speed matters.
open.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Speed Matters.
Some thoughts about transit and speed, life, space and time.
open.substack.com/pub/marcochi...
Some thoughts about transit and speed, life, space and time.
open.substack.com/pub/marcochi...
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One of the biggest moments of my career:
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!
December 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
One of the biggest moments of my career:
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!
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it isn't. hope that helps
America, you have spoken loud and clear: You do not like AI. But what if AI is the way to restart the world’s idea machine?
We’re running out of good ideas. AI might be how we find new ones.
What if the best use of AI is restarting the world’s idea machine?
www.vox.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:58 AM
it isn't. hope that helps
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Hell yeah
I…did not see the closing sentence of this photo caption coming: www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/15/n...
December 16, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Hell yeah
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I won’t go back to Twitter for lots of reasons, but one is that it is failing and floundering because it is full of Nazis who hate each other and me and that is just not an appealing posting experience
Elon's little serfs are quite literally begging journalists to come back because every publicly available source of data shows people have fled the platform and young people won't use it.
They are literally begging regular people to come back. Don't do it! It is a website by and for actual Nazis!
They are literally begging regular people to come back. Don't do it! It is a website by and for actual Nazis!
December 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I won’t go back to Twitter for lots of reasons, but one is that it is failing and floundering because it is full of Nazis who hate each other and me and that is just not an appealing posting experience
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The original iPod was released closer to the launch of Voyager 1, the original run of Star Wars, and sales of the Apple 1 than to today.
December 15, 2025 at 8:56 AM
The original iPod was released closer to the launch of Voyager 1, the original run of Star Wars, and sales of the Apple 1 than to today.
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Ahmed Al Ahmed is the man who tackled the gunman in Australia. He is a Muslim. He saved lives. My Jewish soul is deeply grateful.
And this is what happens when we run towards each other. When we build relationships and coalitions and solidarity. We show up for each other. He showed up. Thank you.
And this is what happens when we run towards each other. When we build relationships and coalitions and solidarity. We show up for each other. He showed up. Thank you.
December 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Ahmed Al Ahmed is the man who tackled the gunman in Australia. He is a Muslim. He saved lives. My Jewish soul is deeply grateful.
And this is what happens when we run towards each other. When we build relationships and coalitions and solidarity. We show up for each other. He showed up. Thank you.
And this is what happens when we run towards each other. When we build relationships and coalitions and solidarity. We show up for each other. He showed up. Thank you.
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It should be illegal to program chatbots to refer to themselves as "I" nymag.com/intelligence...
Is ChatGPT Conscious?
Many users feel they’re talking to a real person. Scientists say it’s time to consider whether they’re onto something.
nymag.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
It should be illegal to program chatbots to refer to themselves as "I" nymag.com/intelligence...
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MORE OFFICIAL FONT UPDATES www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
December 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
MORE OFFICIAL FONT UPDATES www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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this is a general warrant and it's specifically the kind of warrant the framers passed the 4th amendment to outlaw
WOW. @haleaziz.bsky.social with a new scoop: ICE now gets a running list of every person who is going to be taking a domestic flight inside the United States from the TSA and runs it through their database looking for targets. This explains the Babson College student's arrest.
Immigration Agents Are Using Air Passenger Data for Deportation Effort
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
this is a general warrant and it's specifically the kind of warrant the framers passed the 4th amendment to outlaw
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It is literally life and death if you speed
December 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
It is literally life and death if you speed