Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Fall gardening. We accidentally grew an ornamental squash vine (remnants of last year’s decoration that the squirrels ate). This year squirrels also picked two little ones before we could. Can’t really blame them, the gourds are cute. 271
Reposted by Jenny SchuetzDavid Roberts @volts.wtf · 09/10/2026Today on Volts: the new federal permitting bill is 417 pages long. Some people love it, some hate it, some are just confused. With Daniel Palken, I methodically walk through why it's happening, what exactly is in it, & the political rationale for doing it now. This one is epic & fairly technical.volts.wtfWhat’s up with the new federal permitting reform bill?A conversation with Daniel Palken of Arnold Ventures. 79726
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Are you saying that normie voters don't memorize housing bill numbers and scrutinize fine print in bills? [shocked face] 040
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026100%. People often get mad before/right after something gets built, but the sky doesn't fall and they get over being mad. 090
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Polls may suggest that aesthetically cute duplexes & ADUs are more popular than 6-story apartments in commercial zones. That doesn't mean it's the "better" policy. We've got to do the hard work to persuade people to support effective policies. 1262
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Example: rent control polls well among left voters who care about affordability. But rent control *doesn't* actually lower cost burdens for existing renters! Freezing rent going forward is *not* very helpful to severely burdened poor renters today. Make the political case for more vouchers! 1170
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026In theory, it would be nice to find popular, poll-tested policies to run, but I don't that's realistic or the right way for advocates to plan. Figure out from economic theory & data which policies will *work* to unlock supply, then develop compelling ways to market those. 1130
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 08/10/2026I'm skeptical that most people who aren't immersed in the housing policy ecosystem (which is to say, >90% of voters) hold deeply thought-out committed positions on *any* housing policies. Surveys on what's popular mostly capture noise; question framing & wording matters a ton. 2402
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Friday 10/9 is the deadline to register for the housing policy simulator challenge! Play with data, make a cool model, solve the housing crisis, what could be more fun? 050
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Spent today with a bunch of other housing policy wonks nerding out over better ways to measure housing production. 12/10 highly recommend 0210
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Embracing fall with pumpkin pecan oatmeal scones. 🍁 090
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026(This is the kind of simulator challenge I would have loved to try in grad school, although non-student participants of all kinds are also very welcome. Interdisciplinary teams definitely encouraged.) 060
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Exciting new project for housing policy wonks & data scientists! Want to create a tool to help state policymakers develop rough estimates of how much housing could be unlocked with different policy reforms? Sure you do! housingchallenge.turnout.rockshousingchallenge.turnout.rocksHousing Data and Technology Innovation ChallengeA nine-week remote open-source challenge to build transparent tools that estimate how state-level housing reforms affect housing supply. 14516
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 19/09/2026We believe in a portfolio approach: support a bunch of YIMBY orgs and increase the probability that several of them will get wins over a few years. (As they have.) 1383
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Who else is obsessed with the new species of cat? So freaking adorable. 2171
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Love this from @dylanmatt.bsky.social: "People not yet residing in a city have an interest in there being enough housing ...but they do not get to vote in city elections. Philanthropic support for YIMBY groups thus gives them influence they’d lack through formal democratic channels."theargumentmag.comI changed my mind about Big PhilanthropyThe democratic case for billionaire giving 050
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Progressive NIMBYs keep finding new coded ways to say no to more neighbors. 0210
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Homes are good! Windows and balconies, also good. Sidewalks and trees, love. (Are there people who *aren’t* interested in infill housing?) 170
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 27/08/2026"We have more homes per capita than any time in history, therefore we can't possibly have a housing shortage" without addressing falling household size is a pretty unconvincing take. Or highly self-motivated reasoning. 2274
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Yesterday I prepped (minimal cooking involved) this zucchini & chickpea salad. Whole thing is delicious, but the whipped cottage cheese w basil is addictive. cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/7861...cooking.nytimes.comZucchini and Crispy Chickpeas With Whipped Cottage Cheese 051
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 11/08/2026If you're curious about my talk, check out my conversation with Stephanie Nakhleh, in which we discuss the politics of housing, balancing climate resilience with affordability concerns, and why more people should read Henry George. stephnakhleh.substack.com/p/what-does-...stephnakhleh.substack.comWhat does it take to live in Santa Fe?Jenny Schuetz on developer fees, taxing land instead of buildings, and building housing where it won’t burn. 010
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Hey friends! I'll be in Santa Fe this week for Homewise's Livability Speaker series. Come hang out on Thursday! www.livabilityspeakerseries.com/eventlivabilityspeakerseries.comEvents — Livability Speaker Series 250
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Political problems—like the housing shortage—can’t be solved without winning hearts & minds. New technology & financial engineering can’t substitute for the human labor intensive work of connecting with other people, building trust, building relationships. Sadly, there is no shortcut. 1102
Reposted by Jenny SchuetzWarren Wells, AICP @warrenjwells.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Ahhh, the Berkeley special. "Equality and inclusion, but not in a way that changes my neighborhood." 59112
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Does your community or organization have an exciting new policy, program, or approach to making housing more affordable & abundant? Tell your story at @yimby.town! Today's the deadline to submit proposals - we welcome creative formats, including posters & workshops. yimby.townyimby.townYIMBYtown 2026 | Raleigh, NC — Nov 17-19YIMBYtown, the biggest national pro-homes conference in the country, is coming south to Raleigh, NC! Tickets are now available » 084
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 15/07/2026DC friends, please be considerate of your fellow bus riders today. Wear deodorant. 060
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Happy July 4th from Scotland! Thistles really do abound. And special shoutout to the wee fire truck that does just fine without requiring extra wide streets. 060
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Making it easier to build homes of all shapes and sizes is good policy and good politics, on both sides of the aisle and all levels of government. Congress Clears Housing Bill, Cementing a Rare Bipartisan Feat www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/u...nytimes.comCongress Clears Housing Bill, Cementing a Rare Bipartisan Feat 085
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Housing friends! Has your community passed an exciting zoning reform? Are you experimenting with lower-cost ways to build homes of all shapes & sizes? Tell your story at YIMBYtown in Raleigh this November! Call for sessions closes on June 29: whova.com/call_for_spe...whova.comCall for Proposals — YIMBYtown 2026 | Raleigh, NC 21710
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Ah, got it. A non-ranking can't translate into a vote for a candidate, while a last rank could if others are eliminated. But if your lowest preference is likely to be among the top 2, in practice leaving them off entirely is unlikely to change the final outcome. 240
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 31/05/2026It feels like we have simultaneously too much direct democracy (voting on obscure positions I know nothing about) and too little (preferences of small minority of noisy NIMBYs overrule quiet majority). 051
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Ah, interesting! So whether I rank my least favorite #2, #5, or not at all likely won't impact outcomes? 220
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Also if any DC folks have insights Ward 4 Committee chairs & National committee chairs, please share. I have no idea what those roles do, nor what the "Free DC" vs "Democrats United to Free DC" slates represent. 🤷♀️ 310
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 31/05/2026Question on RCV strategies. Let's say >5 candidates are running for same role. I can rank 5 choices. 2 candidates are well known & most likely to win, others are essentially unknown. If the 2 best known include my 1st choice & last choice, how should I rank choices 2-5 (top choice obv gets #1)? Thx! 520
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Tried a new NYT cooking recipe: jalapeño cheddar zucchini bread. Very chunky consistency (an entire shredded zucchini & handful of scallions), nice savory flavors. Good for snacking. 042
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Housing researchers, there's a Call for Papers from Cityscape for analysis on state & local pro-housing reforms! This is a great opportunity to share with a broad policymaker audience your insights on what's working and what's not. www.huduser.gov/portal/perio...huduser.govCall for Papers: Pro-Housing State and Local Reforms | HUD USER 061
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Yes, indeed. America Needs to Build More Housing www.nytimes.com/interactive/...nytimes.comOpinion | America Needs to Build More HousingBasic economic principles point to the solution for the housing affordability crisis. 120
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 07/05/2026To hell with passive voice headlines. Driver kills 80-year old crossing guard and injures 3 kids. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/n...nytimes.comCrossing Guard Is Fatally Hit by Car in New Jersey While Escorting Children 14213
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Medieval Spanish bureaucracy *must* have been less cumbersome than modern-day statehouses. Unless NM still requires bill text to be written with quills? 110
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 06/05/2026The simplified version of "how a bill becomes a law" that I learned in high school civics class in no way prepared me for the 50 idiosyncratic Rube Goldberg machines that constitute state legislative processes. 3342
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Begging NYC & NYS policymakers to please fix your underlying property tax system. Set assessed values at accurate market value across all property classes. Set reasonable homestead exemption to protect moderate-income homeowners. Update annually. Higher tax rate on land highly encouraged. 0162
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Come join my team! We're hiring an Analyst to join AV's housing team. This is a great opportunity for early-career folks interested in the pro-housing ecosystem to support philanthropic investments, advocacy, and policy engagement. Details below: www.arnoldventures.org/careers/infr...arnoldventures.orgArnold Ventures | Infrastructure Analyst, HousingExplore careers at Arnold Ventures and join teams working toward lasting, measurable change. 01412
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Project Row Houses in Houston is the perfect combination of history, architecture, art, and community. Love. 091
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 21/04/2026"Raise taxes on wealthy older adults" is terrible politics but good policy. Property tax exemptions for older homeowners stem from good intentions but are actually regressive, because they reduce the availability of homes for younger, less wealthy renters. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/o...nytimes.comOpinion | Older Americans Are Hoarding America’s Potential 35510
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 16/04/2026This post in my neighborhood listserv fills me w/ delight: "I would literally love to see more MF across the street from me. Cities should change & grow, they are interesting places to be because they are dynamic. I think more folks should be able to join us in our wonderful neighborhood." 1100
Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 15/04/2026What’s better than a tax on “luxury” second homes? A tax on expensive land, not dependent on who owns it. 1195