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The bullshit environmentalism of NIMBYs

Dense development done right is environmentally friendly despite NIMBY protests.

Just give people money

Universal Basic Income programs work. Let's do them on a nationwide scale.

The Florida Model misses the point on homelessness

A bill passed by the Florida house bans sleeping in public and encourages cities to build camps for the homeless. The state should try building housing instead.

My rationale behind my votes on the 2/22 Plan Board Meeting

What does the 21st century city look like?

Many major cities are looking to the past to shape their future. Gainesville should do the same.

End the beg button at crosswalks

Encourage walking (and cycling) by adopting automatic walk signals at crosswalks

How to Fix CNN

If they were ever insane enough to hire me, here's how I'd go about it

DeSantis vs. tenure

The Governor is encouraging a brain drain in Florida

Big Shoals

Florida has whitewater rapids!

Gainesville chooses existing homeowners over everyone else

In reversing previous moves to increase housing development while voting down even modest proposals to make more homes, the city is actively making housing more expensive in town.