Tom Hopper

@mhpdata released #Residensity last week (residensity.mhp.net). It quickly measures housing density and form of any location in MA. Here’s the density by Shawmut T (14.1 units/acre), where some in my neighborhood oppose an affordable development abutting the station. @DotGrow

Pandemic relief is over, and evictions are back - The Boston Globe "A new report estimates that eviction rates in Massachusetts, after falling sharply amid COVID-19 rent relief programs, have returned to at least pre-pandemic levels." bostonglobe.com/2024/01/18/bus…

@DanOUrban @mhphousing @NU_PolicySchool Thanks for sharing, Dan!

Really important (and concerning) report from @mhphousing. Great work by lead @Data_Hopper (a noted alumnus of @NU_PolicySchool's Urban Informatics program)!

For decades Newton, MA had no by-right zoning for multi-family housing. All MF development required special permits or rezoning - political votes of city council. Tonight Newton passed reform. MF allowed by-right in several village centers. Win for state + local leadership!

E-cars were 9% of car sales in 2022, and the e-car fleet was under 17 million worldwide. E-bike sales were at 275 million. Politicians and policy-makers, stop ignoring, or underestimating, e-bikes. Via @Treehugger #EBikeEffect treehugger.com/stop-ignoring-…

I hadn’t really thought about it like this but it’s almost certainly true—slowest speeds, least service in the last 7 years and almost certainly this century

We're encouraging bold changes in state policy to chart a course to a future where people can afford to stay in Massachusetts and make it their home. bit.ly/3L3sMNr @mahahome @CHAPAdotorg @MassHousing @CalClark17 @Data_Hopper @danalewinter @clarkziegler

Just making sure @SenBruceTarr is aware of the @MBTA_CR which runs hourly trips to Gloucester, departing from North Station just a short walk down the road from The State House. It’s also only $2.40 right now thanks to the Sumner Tunnel diversion mitigations! Enjoy! 🚆 😃

This #PrideMonth, it is important to recognize non-binary and gender nonconforming people have been here from the beginning of the U.S. Here is a thread on one of the most influential such persons in early America. An abolitionist minister known as The Public Universal Friend. 1/

Elon Musk announced that he will restrict the term "cisgender" on twitter, declaring it a slur. This is a recycling of anti-gay tactics, which declared "straight" a slur. "Cis" has a long history, and I examine it here. Subscribe to support my work. erininthemorning.com/p/cisgender-is…

Never forget that when Seoul, Korea removed the Cheonggyecheon expressway in 2003 and replaced it with a restored stream, 1000 acre park and improved transit, not only did it transform the city’s public life & economic success, but the traffic got better. The traffic got BETTER.

3 Days Left until our Annual Summer Social Event at @NightShiftBeer Allston beer garden. 🍻 It's the pro-housing event of the summer! Come learn more about the things we have ♨️ cooking up this summer! 😎 eventbrite.com/e/ahma-2023-su…

I'll be testifying shortly to the MA legislature's Joint Committee on Housing oversight hearing, about the work of @AbundantHomesMA and the need to end exclusionary zoning statewide to build more homes and an open and inclusive MA. Tune in: malegislature.gov/Events/Hearing…

How the affordable housing crisis drives homelessness marketplace.org/2023/05/30/how…

"There is a lack of affordable multifamily homes, and we are advocating for a change in zoning bylaws to allow for more of these homes, and for them to have access to public transportation." - Group of Arlington, MA 8th Graders to Town Meeting Members yourarlington.com/component/easy…

Massive, massive win for transgender people out of my birth state of Louisiana. Louisiana becomes only the 3rd red state to beat back a total gender affirming care ban for trans teens. Activists there should be truly proud. This was not an easy task.

Interested in the “why” behind affordable housing & importance of building complete neighborhoods? Join our @MadoreChristine & other experts for a webinar hosted by @massmunicipal on May 23rd. bit.ly/3W2idyJ @laura_shufelt @CalClark17 @Data_Hopper @LisaAnnBraxton

REALLY IMPORTANT: “But Norway says it isn’t hoping to simply replace combustion engines with electric counterparts 1:1 but motivate people to get out of their private vehicles & walk, cycle, & take public transport” @ElectrekCo Does YOUR country get this? electrek.co/2022/05/17/nor…

How far can you travel by train within 5 hours? A cool tool by @_benjamintd chronotrains.com

Many suburbanites benefit from implicit housing & transportation subsidies as well as unpriced environmental externalities. Also homevoters in low-density, high-amenity urban neighborhoods refuse to allow more housing, driving up rents. All policy/political choices.