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Solarpunk Urbanism

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

A city council in the valley: “ThAt SoUnDs LiKe SoCiAlIsM!!!1!”

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It is in the valley, so, yeah, there's a lot of default car brain to fight. That said, a lot of people I've spoken with here tend to agree with me, and really dislike being tied to a car. Even the mayor said that he agreed in spirit, but there was just no way to fund it. I think the gap that must be crossed here is much smaller than I expected going into it.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I lived in the valley for a few years and am glad to hear that people are receptive to it as is the mayor but I’m unsurprised that there isn’t much political will to make it happen. Good on you for fighting the good fight though, I appreciate you

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Thanks, homie. Yeah, I've been pleasantly surprised. I know I've got a long way to go, but I'm focused on trying to build a better city for my kids.