ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 04/10/2026their whole show was about "the magic of urban life" or something like that especially ironic considering its one of the most NIMBY areas in town 010
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Certainly the trend that we're seeing in Salem. I think more housing downtown will help activate the space on the weekdays. This is an interesting project in downtown Salem. Essentially a 3 story 12 unit ADU on the alley. 051
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 23/09/2026tragic news: mr. rodgers neighborhood has been downzoned, following a lengthy public hearing process. the commercial and multifamily uses have been deemed "incompatible" with the character of the surrounding single family neighborhood. all nonconforming structures have been ordered demolished. 1173
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 18/09/2026really glad we're getting new trains on the cascades route in 12 days but i think it must be said that we have lost the "cozy factor" maybe when i ride it i will be proven wrong. 10273
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 08/09/2026tell me this aint the biggest damn cucumber youve ever seen 5100
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 06/09/2026first*anything* since 1945 in Germany can't be good 0162
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 03/09/2026just imagine: if Seattle simply eliminated the bus lanes on these streets the traffic problems would all be solved 1141
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 26/08/2026reading through a proposed zoning ordinance to increase housing production. no change to the part that allows a 4-plex on a 4000 square foot lot, but requires nearly 13,000 square feet for 5 units.... make that make sense. 1100
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 25/08/2026only if i can make it back to salem in time for planning commission at 5:30!! we have a public hearing on land use code changes!! 110
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I made a spreadsheet that shows the zoned capacity of Salem's RM-II (Residential Multifamily) zone, and the effects of various policy changes. We have a lot of smaller lots, but most of them are so small that only a 4-plex or smaller is allowed- the same as our single family zone. 140
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 18/08/2026ODOT: we can't afford to maintain the roads we have Cascade Policy "think" Tank: we need a new freeway and also no new taxes 151007
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Did you read the chart? the YoY data supports her claim 071
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 14/08/2026this beautiful thing looking me in the eye every time i open the fridge today 290
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 21/07/2026yes i know this is old.... local nimbys stirring the pot..... this might actually create a reason to go to wilsonville- oh well, not enough parking, better leave it an empty lot bearing a burden on city finances 140
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 23/06/2026they both contribute to an extent. hatched bars are 6k sq ft or less. i made a histogram showing the size of all the multifamily lots in the city, and a good chunk of them are less than 6k. blue line shows how big your lot needs to be to build a 10 unit project. 110
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 13/06/2026inaugural 2026 cherry hunterz ride was a big success. rode around town with a map of cherry trees in the public right of way and harvested until we dropped 4312
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 28/05/2026found a bird in the stairwell???? and it's between me and the exit???? not sure what to do 140
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 21/05/2026check out the new velodrome tina kotek installed in front of the state capitol 3180
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 12/05/2026state Capitol looking nice without all the fences tho 090
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 12/05/2026maybe I'm crazy but I think it's a little wild we got a plaque for a medal of honor recipient because of his "actions against indians" right next to an engraved stone with a quote from a tribal chief. 1230
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 11/05/2026so i guess we're cancelling the gas tax now???? t4america.org/2025/05/22/t... 030
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 08/05/2026the whole car rattles too lmao i think the airos should be better? 210
ben fryback @bfryback.bsky.social · 08/05/2026first time on the venture cars and the seat haters are right. these suck lol. zero lumbar support. headrest digs into my shoulders (am tall) 2160
