Janne K. Flisrand
@jannefrommpls.bsky.social
Abundant housing. Justice. Dismantling oppression. Mpls politics. Observations from Zürich. She/her.
We got to the top of Gaustatoppen on the Gaustabanen, a formerly top-secret NATO-built train+funicular that takes you to the top. 1/3
Janne K. Flisrand@jannefrommpls.bsky.social · 2w agoThe view from Gaustatoppen, the tallest mountain in Southern Norway, from which you can see 1/6 of the country on a clear day (like today).
Two examples of Scandinavia using space under elevated concrete for parks. On the left, a fountain spilling into Oslo's Akerselva under a freeway. On the right, a playground / garden / seating in Copenhagen under a tramway.
Building details that caught my eye. A column in Aalborg, Denmark An entryway tile in Hamburg, Germany
I hope cities like #Zürich who are just starting to build bikeways follow Copenhagen's lead and plan bike spaces scaled for future demand. This one gives 2/3 of the space to people riding and walking and 1/3 to drivers. There's 20 people biking or walking for each car on this bridge.
With a little help from my friends 🤩 #criticalmass #cm #cirticalmasszurich
Herlig stemning på #criticalmass i Oslo! @criticalmassoslo.no
A peek into those canal buildings in Hamburg, thanks to one getting some updates.
Outside of Rjukan, Norway, in a power plant now turned museum called Vemork, the plant at the center of the WWII heavy water saboteur story, I found reminders of Oerlikon's industrial history. #Zürich
Outside of Rjukan, Norway, in a power plant now turned museum called Vemork, the plant at the center of the WWII heavy water saboteur story, I found reminders of Oerlikon's industrial history. #Zürich
Hamburg gives Oslo and Trondheim an excellent brickwork challenge.
Janne K. Flisrand@jannefrommpls.bsky.social · 2w agoScandinavia does superb brickwork. These were seen in Trondheim and Oslo.
I recognize the limits of flying pride flags, and visible statements of support for queer people matter. Late July Oslo has more than I've seen anywhere but during a pride parade.
Dry stacked stone, in-use, 300-year-old-ish boathouse at a cabin on Norway's west coast. Highlight: I got to go net fishing in the fjord using the boat that lives here in winter.
My favorite new Oslo spot was Klosterenga and the delightful uncovering of Hovinbekken, a long-buried stream that now flows through many and varied sculptures. Can you find the hidden surprise in this one?
A gorgeous site for a little free library, built into a tree trunk, in the style of The Giving Tree.
The view from Gaustatoppen, the tallest mountain in Southern Norway, from which you can see 1/6 of the country on a clear day (like today).
Scandinavia does superb brickwork. These were seen in Trondheim and Oslo.
A part of the street Grønland has been transformed in a similar fashion. The reclaimed area is used for outdoor seating for cafés. osmapp.org#18.48/59.912... (Have a look at the Bing aerial image also)
OsmAPP
An open-source map of the world based on the OpenStreetMap database. Features a search, clickable points of interest, in-app map edits, and more!
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My favorite quote from a Dutch traffic engineer: if you need a sign, it’s a bad design. Photo: @urbancyclinginstitute
Tusen takk to @morten7an.bsky.social and @ajjabajja.bsky.social for a great bike tour of infrastructure (and stormwater) highlights in Oslo. This parkway in a wealthy neighborhood had local opposition complete with court cases, over-the-top tree loss claims, and stunts.
18 July 1914 | A Norwegian Jewish woman, Hanna Jaffe, was born in Kristiania (today Oslo). A printer. She arrived at #Auschwitz on 1 December 1942 in a transport of 532 Jews from occupied Norway. She was among 346 people murdered in gas chamber after arrival selection.
Zürich ist nicht Kalifornien, und ich bin neugierig, wie Zh diese negativen Auswirkungen bei der Einführung der BZO-Vorgaben für 75% Sozialewohnungen vermeiden will. Die Richtlinien scheinen nahezu identisch zu sein.
Aaron 🏗️🚲🌲🏀@aceckhouse.bsky.social · 3w agoother highlights: the average Affordable unit produced by IZ costs nearly $800k in higher payments for other renters IZ policies shift homebuilding from high cost neighborhoods to low cost neighborhoods IZ stringency correlates with more restrictive land use, lower housing elasticity, and…
Public services are among the most important daily interactions citizens have with the state. Enjoy this beautiful visualization of the morning “explosion” of Swiss public transportation 🚂🚃: Within just 4.5 hours, the number of active public transport connections rises from 0 to 6,488 (source: SRF)
Sehen Sie die morgendliche «ÖV-Explosion» – vom ersten Postauto im Wallis bis zum Schiff auf dem Zugersee. https://www.srf.ch/news/schweiz/wenn-der-schweizer-oev-erwacht-von-0-auf-6488-in-vier-stunden
The rain in Oslo isn't dampening fans' excitement for this World Cup quarterfinal. They've been flooding into the city for hours.
In Minnesota, girls sell lemonade on the street to help their sisters arrested by ICE. Stephen Miller’s goons are very much still here. Sign reads, “Please help us raise money for my sisters because they were arrested by ICE” & this has been confirmed by trusted community members.
Thank you to @mprnews.org for the wonderful story on the DJ rides. We love teaming up with @perennialcycle.bsky.social and @deveric.net to make these happen. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Joyful Riders Club says Saturday Night's alright for biking
Once a month through summer and into the fall, the Joyful Riders Club hosts a ride unlike any other.
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