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Jonathan New
@jonnew.com
Transplanted Pittsburgher doing the Software Engineering thing in the Bay Area. Yimby, urbanist, transit fan, tennis player. Husband of 1.
Steelers fan in 2022: I hope Kenny Pickett win a Super Bowl in the next few years. Monkey’s paw: *finger curls*
Parking quietly rules everything around us. Questioning that system and imagining and advocating for a different one was and remains a revolutionary act; Soup’s work, advocacy, and legacy will continue to change society for the better for years to come.
I'm deeply saddened to share that Donald Shoup passed away last night. He was the ideal academic—curious, methodical, and concerned with turning ideas into real-world change. TAing his parking course these past few years has one of the greatest honors of my life. Rest in peace, Shoup Dogg.
this is INCREDIBLE, congestion pricing is already working wonders traffic at 4PM on the average Sunday vs today Holland Tunnel: 30 mins ➡️ 10 mins Lincoln Tunnel: 10 mins ➡️ 4 mins Williamsburg Bridge: 10 mins ➡️ 5 mins
@dejankovacevic.bsky.social When I go to the Pens live game file vs the Canadiens it fails as soon as I scroll a little. Just FYI. dkpittsburghsports.com/live/penguin...
It’s widely accepted *that* less expensive housing markets see less homelessness, but this important piece shows *why*: family & friends have more space to spare worksinprogress.co/issue/why-ho...
Why housing shortages cause homelessness - Works in Progress
Why do high-cost cities have more homelessness? It's not just about rents — it’s also about the rooms friends and family can’t afford to share.
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