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Michael Andersen @andersem.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I have a confession to make. The townhomes I & others spent most of a decade trying to legalize are popping up all over Oregon & elsewhere...and I love that...but they're a problem in one big way. (get ready for a twisty thread about the housing report @sightline.org just published)

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

An excellent start. To give you a sense of what's possible, NYC started with 14 speed cameras in 2014 and reached *2,277* by 2023. As NYC's DOT says: "When drivers believe that there could be a speed camera anywhere, they are discouraged from speeding everywhere."

Map of New York City showing thousands of speed cameras dotted almost uniformly across the city.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Wow, this is great news for decarbonization in Washington!

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Lefty Cheat Sheet @electioncheatsheet.org · 03/08/2026

Your boss and your landlord have voted.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Providing a little positive reinforcement!

Five postcards thanking each of the five councilmembers who voted for the SEPA reform legislation for doing so

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West Seattle Urbanism @westseaurbanism.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Our regular meetup spot at the diner closed, so our location is in flux right now Join us Weds at the picnic tables we built & placed at the future Junction park (near Whole Foods) ~ bring food/drink to share, for just yourself, or bring nothing! 💞 ALL are welcome! www.meetup.com/west-seattle...

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Weekly Happy Hour, Wed, Jul 22, 2026, 6:00 PM | Meetup

New Venue Alert: Join us for our weekly social meetup at **the [proposed park](https://www.seattle.gov/parks/about-us/projects/west-seattle-junction-park-development)** in

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 17/07/2026

Seattleites: if you, like me, have relied on @thestranger.com for election recommendations in the past, please be aware that those recommendations have been enshittified, likely due to changes in the paper's ownership. Use the Urbanist recommendations instead:

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Lefty Cheat Sheet @electioncheatsheet.org · 18/07/2026

Are you voting this weekend? Wondering how lefty organizers on the ground are thinking about this primary? ElectionCheatSheet.org has you covered no matter the level of detail! Switch from a quick voter guide, to deep research on each lefty orgs’ endorsement pages, in just a few taps!

Two column cheatsheet view: a quick glance at each race in ballot order, along with how much lefty orgs’ endorsements are in agreement: 100% mean everyone is endorsing the same person, <50% means they can’t agree

Expanded view allows you to quickly preview each endorsing organization

Detailed cards for each race allow you to see every single lefty endorsement source we track, and provides a direct link to *their endorsement page* where available

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Councilmember Eddie Lin @cmeddielin.seattle.gov · 14/07/2026

We are dooming current and future generations because we lack the imagination and political will to see a future designed around people instead of cars.

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Councilmember Eddie Lin @cmeddielin.seattle.gov · 07/07/2026

A bike lane and hundreds of affordable homes in Magnolia have both been delayed since 2008 thanks in significant part to SEPA. Getting people out of cars and building new affordable housing in the City are both good for the environment!

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Tech 4 Housing @tech4housing.org · 03/07/2026

MHA is like taxing farmers during a famine.

Graph showing that the number of applications to construct new housing has declined significantly since the MHA tax on renters was enacted while applications to build housing outside of MHA area state study. Both have started to decline since interest rates and inflation went up.

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memily @memz.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

as someone living in seattle without a car and earning approximately 30% AMI, i will be happy to vote for this sales tax increase to fund and improve the transit services i rely on. the seattle times editorial board doesn't know jack about the affordability issues that impact me.

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West Seattle Bike Blob @westseattlebikeblg.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

For those that don't know, the Fauntleroy Community Association has effectively had a veto power on any transportation or housing projects in southwest Seattle for half a century. They are the ones who prevent new bike infrastructure in Fauntleroy, the type that could've saved a life yesterday.

FernandoNylund • 22h ago
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Do! This is a good reminder to me to also go; it's been a while.
Some background, in case you aren't familiar:
The FCA was founded by the waterfront-owning Lantz family in the '70s specifically to oppose ferry dock expansion. Susan Lantz, daughter of the founders, went on to marry Mike Dey. They also lived on the Sound, just south of the dock. Dey was president of the FCA for many years and remained hard-line on the "no dock expansion" stance, and Susan Lantz-Dey also served on the board. Mike Dey died last year. Susan's cousin Frank Immel is now FCA president; he owns Susan's parents' former home north of the ferry dock. So basically you have a single family running a fiefdom in Fauntleroy. It's amazing how much power they project from such a small bubble. Last I saw, FCA membership is ~100 households, but the board maintains a pretty strong grip on power.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Another reason to be proud of my vote for Balducci.

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Kelly Jiang @kellyjiang.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Yes! Inaction is not neutral. I think EISes should have to consider the environmental impacts of *inaction*, not just the environmental impacts of action. If we *don't* build housing or transit, what will the consequences be? A balanced EIS would include that.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

It's so heartening to hear an elected leader talk about these nuances with such clarity. Thank you CM Lin!

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Such a disappointment, but I know this isn't over. Thank you to everyone who's been working so hard on making this happen.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Can we please get a ton more speed cameras in Seattle? They work better than cops, they're cheaper than cops, they don't discriminate like cops, and they don't shoot people like cops.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

I filled this out. Did you? You should!

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I'm proud to donate every month to The Urbanist. Prouder now, knowing that it makes the Seattle Times mad. Join me: theurbanist.org/donate

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West Seattle Urbanism @westseaurbanism.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

West Seattle - what spots are in desperate need of a picnic table or bench?? 👀 We want to hear about it!

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Fury as 'white male Robert Moses' mayor who has never ridden a bus takes away lane of road from bus riders to stop the car he drives from being late

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

For others: call (206) 625-5011, wait 45 seconds, then press 8 and then 1. The operator will ask a few easy questions then dispatch enforcement. They often show within 15 minutes. Yes, I do this frequently.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

If Vancouver can do it, why can't we?

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Mayor Katie B. Wilson @mayor.seattle.gov · 01/04/2026

Taller, denser, faster. I was excited to announce at @housingconsortium.org's annual event yesterday that we're going to combine and accelerate Phases 3 and 4 of Seattle's comprehensive plan to achieve more housing near transit and in and around our growth centers.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Use FreeTaxUSA! The name is goofy but the product is excellent. You'll pay nothing in WA, and you won't support Intuit's long crusade against making taxes easier.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

That's what I'm talking about!

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West Seattle Urbanism @westseaurbanism.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

📣 Meetup field trip this week! Weds 4/1 ~ 6:00 ~ Youngstown Cultural Arts Center Come demonstrate that West Seattle wants to be connected to our train network, actually, & we'll give you a shirt! www.meetup.com/west-seattle... Arrive between 5:45-6 for your best chance of getting a shirt!

digital mockup of a pink tshirt with white ink that says "BUILD WEST SEATTLE LIGHT RAIL" with a cute train illustration with hearts

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Thank you @seattledot.bsky.social! Especially for adding the barriers. They're definitely needed, given I took this photo on Saturday.

Unoccupied SUV parked squarely in the new Yesler Way bike lanes.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We don't deserve Senator Wiener but we dearly need him and his work.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

And that car crashes kill 110 Americans every single day, and that's just how things are.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

West Seattle and Delridge folks, please fill this out! It's got interesting questions like "where are the best opportunities for more housing in taller buildings in the neighborhood?" (everywhere, of course!)

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Waiting 15 minutes in SODO for the 50 is never great. But a fun new twist: the "CAUTION VEHICLE EXITING" alarm for the USPS annex parking lot is stuck on, so the other passengers and I get to listen to this for 15 minutes straight.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

An ad for car crash lawyers, an ad for asphalt paving, and a slip lane: a microcosm of compounded poor transportation choices.

A photo of a street showing two ads and a slip lane as described in the post.

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rondezvousWA @ronpdavis.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Friends, I'm running to represent North and Northeast Seattle in the State House! We can build an affordable future together. Launch vid below! (Please bookmark, share, & comment) www.tiktok.com/@voterondavi... Let's get to work!

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I’m running to represent N & NE Seattle in the state legislature, to stop saying no and and start building our affordable future. Join us, and let’s get to work! #taxtherich #rentfreeze #childcare. Vo...

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West Seattle Urbanism @westseaurbanism.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

We put together a letter campaign to remind Sound Transit and elected officials how important it is to keep light rail to West Seattle on track. If you live in, work in, or visit West Seattle, please send an email 💪✨ we made it quick and easy! actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

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Tell Sound Transit to Keep West Seattle Light Rail on Track!

West Seattle needs and has voted for light rail, but Sound Transit has recently suggested delays or reductions in scope. Send a letter to leaders in King County, Seattle, and Sound Transit to remi...

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

@westseaurbanism.bsky.social put together a letter campaign to remind Sound Transit and elected officials how important it is to keep light rail to West Seattle on track. If you live in, work in, or visit West Seattle, please send an email! It's quick. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

actionnetwork.org

Tell Sound Transit to Keep West Seattle Light Rail on Track!

West Seattle needs and has voted for light rail, but Sound Transit has recently suggested delays or reductions in scope. Send a letter to leaders in King County, Seattle, and Sound Transit to remi...

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

As usual, Rep Reed gets the goods!

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James everything is analog @analogist.net · 27/02/2026

What is this all about?? Let me try to explain. It's important, because it's actually about @seasocialhousing.bsky.social and it's about Alzheimer's and heart disease and asthma, and rich homeowners keeping you sick and housing rare and unaffordable. And what you can do about it THIS MONTH.

Particulate matter and ultrafine particles in urban air pollution and their effect on the nervous system https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2023/em/d2em00276k

apartment overlooking train tracks and big road in Interbay

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Hilariously, this timetable means that it will be faster for me to get from Alaska Junction to SEA at 3 AM than at 11 AM. (50 to SODO runs 24h, and the 570 between SODO and SEA is 5 minutes faster than Link) Blame the at-grade section I suppose.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Please write to them this weekend! It takes just a minute. Here's what I wrote:

Screenshot of a message. It says:

BILL:
SB 5156 - Concerning elevator standards in smaller apartment buildings. (For)
MESSAGE:
Please support this bill! It's critical that we get more affordable, ubiquitous elevators, especially in mid rise buildings that today wouldn't have an elevator at all.

And please REJECT Rep Peterson's amendment that would remove language about harmonizing with international standards. It nakedly caters to the elevator oligopoly in the US that makes our elevators uniquely expensive and rare.

Thanks

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Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

hey washington housing folks tomorrow at 10.30 am, the WA house housing committee will hold a hearing on SB 5156, allowing smaller and more affordable elevators in single stair buildings. more accessible hom this saves $10Ks *per* elevator please sign in pro here app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

I'm proud to support Erica's work with a recurring donation. I encourage you to do so too!

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

That's my representative!! Thank you Rep Thomas.

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Ryan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

If our "environmental protection" frameworks can stop an affordable housing project but can't stop a detention center or a highway expansion we really need to start talk about ripping things up root and branch.

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Riley Avron @ravron.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Here's what I wrote. You can do so too!

Screenshot of email reading:

Hello,

My name is Riley Avron, and I live in Washington. I oppose SB 5609 and ask that you do the same.

We are in a decades-long housing shortage precisely because we have made it slow, difficult, and expensive to build more homes in our state. Recognizing this, we categorically exempted infill development from SEPA, because it is unconditionally good for the environment: infill homes are more energy efficient, consume less of our agricultural land, and reduce or eliminate polluting commutes.

In fact, I live in such an infill development, and as a direct result, I drive a car only once every few months. All my daily needs are within a short walk or bus ride.

SB 5609 would undo that good policy, once again subjecting the projects we need and want to tens of thousands of dollars in costs (which will translate into yet higher home prices) and months of additional delay.

Please oppose it. Thank you.

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Riley

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