infrastructure_enjoyer

getting somewhat tired of waking up every day and seeing people in positions of authority not do the straightforward and sensible things to address the problem

I won’t be listening to Council’s “downzoning” public hearing because I gave myself health problems listening to the rezoning public hearing x.com/joelaf/status/…

Why Cycling Is Gaining Ground in Canada’s Big Cities as Car Ownership Declines. momentummag.com/why-cycling-is…

Showing up at a city planning meeting in futuristic sunglasses and saying I'm a XIMBY and not explaining what that means

how it feels as an adult to revisit the classic books and poems you were taught in class now with fresh eyes and life experience:

rumours of a solid gold cat statue that was gifted to the premier have circulated for some time. this picture, appearing to show the cat in the background, os from a linkedin post by calgary mayor jeromy farkas two months ago.

"If everything has to go to a public hearing, #yyccc will spend the vast majority of their time micromanaging land use, instead of dealing with bigger issues, like long-term planning of our infrastructure deficit" calgaryherald.com/news/here-we-z…

all quiet on the frontal lobe

@calgarytransit waiting 30+ minutes for a train during rush hour isn’t very fun

#CTRiders due to a mechanical issue, #RedLine CTrains is running behind schedule. We are working on it to have it back on track. Thank you for your patience.

Lol CBC attempts to smear Avi Lewis over scary “past activism” and the activism is.. renewable energy, public transit, high-speed rail, and universal childcare.

Here are some common misunderstandings about rezoning and why it’s important we don’t go back in time! Every Calgarian needs a home!

Yes, China's CCP is more far-sighted than Western powers, esp the US. It's also true that Western govt elites want to build resilient green economies. But they face an obstacle: capitalists don't want to be disciplined by planners. The problem isn't culture, it's capitalist power

I’ll ask the One Ring before I ask chatgbt

i fucking hate this government so much

Blaming NDP losses on the left while citing centrist NDP leaders like Notley, Mulcair, and Singh. Incredible stuff here lol. Somehow the left has all the power while also having none of it.

Calgary infrastructure needs are expected to cost $49B over next 10 years globalnews.ca/news/11726008/…

A new report finds wealth inequality in Canada is reaching new heights, with a tiny elite enjoying lavish lifestyles while the many are left in the cold. The problem is not just moral obscenity but that democracy is perverted by vast wealth concentration.jacobin.com/2026/03/canada…

The American Third Space is the Car

Just how close is Carney's government to big business? So close that when it came time to gather feedback on Bill C-5 — the government didn't do it, the Chamber of Commerce did: for @readthemaple readthemaple.com/carney-governm…

💢 “Black rain” and “nuclear winter” effect reported in Tehran after Israeli strikes on oil facilities ▪️ Israeli strikes on oil depots around Tehran have released massive quantities of toxic hydrocarbons, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. Mixed with rainwater, these chemicals are causing highly acidic precipitation that can cause skin burns and severe lung damage upon contact, according to Iranian authorities. ▪️ Dense plumes of black smoke from the Shahran and other refineries have blotted out the sun, plunging parts of the city into darkness and creating a "nuclear winter" effect, NYT reported. Authorities warned that these noxious fumes cause acute respiratory distress and eye irritation. ▪️ Oil-saturated rainwater has blanketed the city, leaving rooftops, balconies, and streets covered in a thick, murky black liquid and oily soot. This contamination poses a long-term risk of heavy metals like nickel and vanadium leaching into the soil and local water systems. ▪️ Environmental groups warn the pollution threatens migratory birds crossing the Persian Gulf. The "black rain" and smoke plumes can cause internal organ damage and destroy the insulating properties of bird feathers, leading to hypothermia and death. The Iranian Red Crescent Society warned of the dangers of the rain, advising residents to protect themselves and to cover exposed food from oily soot particles. Officials said the rain is highly corrosive and could potentially damage civilian structures. 🎥 Day time in Iran (clip via @tparsi). CNN reports on “oil rain” below.

Supply skeptics at a picnic: