Question 1

What Am I Fighting For?

Accepted Answer

🚶 I want safe, walkable streets. No one should fear getting hit by a car just for walking.
🚌 I want world-class transit. I've seen so much potential; lightning-fast bullet trains in Japan, super-frequent 24/7 subways in NYC, reliable metro in Montreal. Everyone deserves fast, frequent, reliable options.
🚴 I believe streets should be designed for everyone. Cyclists, wheelchair users, people in cars, and delivery workers should be able to move safely and comfortably, no matter how they get around.
🌇 I believe housing should be affordable, available, and well-located so people can live where they need to be without struggle. Living in SF for over 16 years confirms this.

Question 2

How Do We Get There?

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Every change starts with an idea, let’s start there!
💡 Ideas are thoughts that can turn into actions.
💬 Conversations test if the idea’s worth supporting.
🚫 Objections often arise from those worried about negative outcomes.
🙋 Advocates (like me!) take all that input and shape action plans, refining them with others.
📝 Organizations & Campaigns (I’m in 4!) turn group ideas into focused plans, raising funds so advocates don’t have to cover costs like signs, fliers, or permits.
🔊 Activists (I do this too!) spread the word—at rallies, with fliers, at city hall—finding people who share the vision.
🤝 Agreement among everyday folks, politicians, and private entities builds momentum.
📄 Legislation follows when enough people push elected officials to act.
📈 Oh look! Change!

Question 3

What Does The Future Hold?

Accepted Answer

First and foremost; staying active in my local community. I've already found so many folks who share my passion. Everyone I've met has a different perspective, different strengths, and different stories. Even with all the relationships I've made, there are way more connections to be made!
In the future, I want to delve into the creative space to get the word into more ears. I've already got foundational ideas for a YouTube channel and I really want to dip into the podcast space.
Further down the road; I want to be a part of a unified organization that pieces all of these different organizations and campaigns together to create one unified voice for my... Our urbanist community.

Hi, I'm Mikey!

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