I return with a more focused episode based on the reveal that HVCC seeks to replace the public housing project In Lincoln park with more adult education facilities. I discuss the local lack of support and the broader issue of […]
WLIA Ep 12: Inclusionary zoning reform and more
This time I cover the saga of the improvement of the inclusionary zoning law against the wishes of the mayor; is this a successful example of the standard ‘pass bad laws and fix them later’ line reformers give us or […]
WLIA Ep11: Downtown Transit Options
Returning to the subjects of the bus station, Airnbs, land development, traffic calming and trains to Vermont. At first glance these are positive things, but within a system like capitalism become rather limited reactions to serious problems. I am also […]
WLIA Ep10: Chipping at a mind tunnel
Taking a break from urban Issues I read in full an op Ed tearing into the narrative that our brains are like computers, The writers concern is that it hold back neuroscience; I link it to larger political narratives about […]
WLIA Ep9: Talking to the Satanists
This time I am Joined by two leaders, under the names Pheonix and Dex, of the local chapter of the Satanic Temple. A recently created non-theistic religion that has grown out of activism of opposing christian nationalists. We cover their […]
WLIA Ep7: Urban Developments and Asks
This week reverts to covering urban development stories in town, as well as bus news and a remembrance of pedestrian victims of car violence. There’s certainly more development in Albany, but its still all on civil society to pick up […]
WLIA Ep6: Interview with Janet Carmosky of Earthshot Gallery
This week I sit down with Center Square neighbor Janet who talks about her past in China as an executive go between to her Environmentalist projects and her current project of setting up a community centered art space on Hamilton. […]
Episode A5: Interview with Berkshires DSA Leader
This edition I interview an Under liner for the Berkshires DSA: She shares her background and what she’s done over the past few years and what see’s working on now as she drifts out of the Usual DSA activities of […]
Episode A3: Union Busting, City Bits
Today I cover an Interview and results of the local Amazon Union vote; Walking in dangerous around here, and little is being done by current government, Homeless eviction In Saratoga, bigger budget ask by police review board. Sources Results of […]
Episode A2 Building and Renting 2
In the 2nd episode of the New 1 Hr show; I cover stories about Housing affordability in law and practice; and then two transitions of property into community hands via pretty different means.. Sources: Inclusionary housing requirement almost left out […]