Deborah Myerson

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Urban planner/writer, housing nerd, equity advocate & policy wonk | Expat NYer | she/her | “Some are perplexed by plexes. But it’s really not that complex.”
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Deborah MyersonFeb 8, 2023
What are tenant protections like in your state? Top quality, or in need of major repair? A new survey from Freddie Mac scrutinizes tenant screening, rent payments and security deposits, habitability and retaliation, pre-eviction protections and the eviction process. https://www.planning.org/planning/2023/winter/meet-the-15-minute-citys-cousin-the-20-minute-suburb
Meet the 15-Minute City’s Cousin: The 20-Minute Suburb

The new concept swaps suburban sprawl for zoning reform, housing affordability, and sustainable transportation.

American Planning Association
Deborah MyersonJan 20, 2023
Dave AskinsJan 19, 2023

https://bsquarebulletin.com/2023/01/19/2023-election-notebook-190k-raised-in-2022-by-bloomington-mayoral-campaigns/

#Elections #CampaignFinance #Bloomington #Grifrin #Thomson #Sandberg #Maps #Charts #Data

2023 election notebook: $190K raised in 2022 by Bloomington mayoral campaigns

campaign finance, Bloomington mayor's race, John Hamilton, Don Griffin, Kerry Thomson, Susan Sandberg, average donation, map of donations, histogram of donations, charts, 2023 election,

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Deborah MyersonJan 19, 2023
Has zoning has distracted us from truly building the type of communities that we want? Great interview by Meghan Stromberg with Nolan Gray for the American Planning Association in Planning magazine. #planning #zoning #communities https://www.planning.org/planning/2022/fall/do-we-need-zoning-arbitrary-lines-author-nolan-gray-weighs-in/
Do We Need Zoning? 'Arbitrary Lines' Author Nolan Gray Weighs In

The planner discusses zoning's first "beach read,” zoning reform versus abolition, and how to turn NIMBYs into YIMBYs.

American Planning Association
Deborah MyersonJan 12, 2023
Inclusive communities that offer homes for people with disabilities create better places for everyone. Powerful panel at the 2023 Housing Supply Symposium with Micaela Connery talking about The Kelsey
#housing #disabilityinclusion https://www.jchs.harvard.edu/calendar/2023-housing-supply-symposium
2023 Housing Supply Symposium

This hybrid symposium will showcase how housing innovation, emergent private sector programs, and nonprofit programs and projects can help revitalize

Deborah MyersonJan 7, 2023
Mark StosbergJan 6, 2023

I've updated my post on how to measure your street for bike lines with this related post on how simple paint can transform a stroad into a street.

https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2023/1/6/the-power-of-paint-in-street-transformation
https://mark.stosberg.com/how-to-find-out-if-bike-lanes-will-fit-on-your-street-for-25/?mtm_campaign=masto&mtm_kwd=bikelanes

Found via @DeborahMyerson: a good source for #housing an #urbanism posts!

The Power of Paint in Street Transformation

With some simple, low-tech tools, the street next to a neighborhood park can be transformed in a way that’s friendly to both city budgets and residents wanting to access the park.

Strong Towns
Deborah MyersonJan 6, 2023
Reshaping public policy to support transit-oriented development could ignite opportunities for transit and real estate development support each other, attracting new population and growing the tax base. Via Governing https://www.governing.com/community/data-supports-transit-oriented-development-for-cleveland
Data Supports Transit-Oriented Development for Cleveland

Research from the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission found that rezoning transit corridors in and around Cleveland would encourage dense, walkable development, which could add population and rebuild the tax base.

Governing
Deborah MyersonJan 6, 2023
What could public works do for a street with $200 and an afternoon? Reclaim the asphalt with the power of paint -- and transform a "stroad" into a slow-speed neighborhood street. Via Edward Erfurt & Strong Towns https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2023/1/6/the-power-of-paint-in-street-transformation
The Power of Paint in Street Transformation

With some simple, low-tech tools, the street next to a neighborhood park can be transformed in a way that’s friendly to both city budgets and residents wanting to access the park.

Strong Towns
Deborah MyersonJan 6, 2023
Paying landlords to accept housing vouchers - a great idea to advance housing stability. Wichita will provide landlords who accept tenants receiving assistance with up to $1,000 in payments, up to $3,500 to cover the cost of damages to a unit, and two months of rent if a tenant is evicted. Via Smart Cities https://www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/wichita-kansas-pay-landlords-accept-housing-vouchers-section-8-housing-choice/638675/
Wichita, Kansas, to pay landlords who accept housing vouchers

The payments would reward landlords that start or return to accepting voucher program participants, to those who accept more program participants and those who face expenses for damages or lost rent due to premature lease termination.

Smart Cities Dive
Deborah MyersonDec 28, 2022
Mark StosbergDec 28, 2022

Last night I updated my "Cargo Bikes vs Trailers" page. Before it covered the best choice for kids on bike tours. I've expanded it to cover the pros and cons for everyday hauling and added some photos where each type excels.

https://mark.stosberg.com/cargo-bikes-vs-bike-trailers/

#BikeTooter #CargoBike

Cargo Bikes vs Bike Trailers

When we were planning a family bike tour, one of our big decisions was whether to use a bike trailer to carry one or two children or to use a cargo bike. After seriously considering a bike trailer, we ultimately chose to use a cargo bike instead. Bike trailers provide

Mark Stosberg
Deborah MyersonDec 27, 2022
Dave AskinsDec 27, 2022

https://bsquarebulletin.com/2022/12/27/bloomington-transit-oks-5-year-deal-will-get-3-8-million-annually-from-citys-local-income-tax/

#Bloomington #Indiana #Transit #microtransit #BusRapidTransit #Ridership

Bloomington Transit OKs 5-year deal, will get $3.8 million annually from city’s local income tax

east-west corridor, Bloomington Transit, Bloomington City council, microtransit, Uber, Lyft, strategic plan, interlocal agreement, local income tax, ridership

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