One part of Single Stair's unbelievably fast success since 2021 is that it re-legalizes everyone's favorite old buildings. New "break-up-the-massing" double loaded buildings so often try to emulate them with fake facade divisions and other visual deception
But we can just legalize the real thing
New movement & negotiations on the federal housing bill this afternoon...
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Mayor Mamdani's housing plan is live!
There's big sweeping YIMBY stuff:
-Aggressive TOD upzoning
-Major permitting reform
-Rescuing & transforming NYCHA
They're also looking at finer details, like fixing the FDNY inspections that so often delay CofO issuance (& invite petty corruption)
When I started wearing Uniqlo socks as color accents with Chacos & Tevas with flannels or other "LL Bean Boyfriend" outfits, I got a mix of side-eye & compliments
Now I'm a pioneer
I am suddenly struck by the conviction that a contemporary dance mix of this song would absolutely rip
We are overdue for a Hot 90s Summer
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Was this bill specifically written for @aarmlovi.bsky.social?
How much housing is located near the nation's transit?
45% of units are located within a 1/2 mile of bus or rail. But only 10% is near frequent service... and 6% is near a rail station.
Our new data tool @urbaninstitute.bsky.social allows you to investigate in detail! www.urban.org/data-tools/h...
E24-24, my proposal to raise the IBC’s single-stair apartment building height limit from three stories to four, has passed the final membership vote, and will now officially make it into the 2027 IBC 🎉
