andrew

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[–] andrew@midwest.social 72 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Automobiles. Especially in the USA they are causing a public health crisis, environmental crisis, qualify of life crisis. I grew up loving them and they have uses but I'm fully convinced in the future they should be a luxury used for specific tasks or trips rather than the only form of transportation available.

[–] andrew@midwest.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Loved this stuff back in the day as well. I still do. I got to see Slipknot live at a festival a few years back and they put on one of the more impressive shows I've seen.

[–] andrew@midwest.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm optimistic about my city. It's not perfect but we've had substantial political victories recently, growing demand as well as some investment in better cycling / public transit infrastructure, and great existing amenities. We have a ton of diversity and affordable neighborhoods.

[–] andrew@midwest.social 1 points 2 years ago

I'm conflicted on Airbnb. Their product really is superior to corporate hotel chains and they've opened up areas previously unserved by traditional hotels. In my city corporate landlords, foreign investors, and disinvestment in public housing seem to be much bigger problems than Airbnb.

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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by andrew@midwest.social to c/chibike@midwest.social
 

I recommend combining the strategies explained in this resource with the mellow bike map.

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