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Shepherd Dr. And Durham Dr. Reconstruction
So what Whitmire and this new administration is actually doing is focused on equality (not equity). Basically, every neighborhood should get 6' sidewalks because that is what the current administration believes is equal and fair. In theory, sounds great, but there is a huge issue that arises when you treat local infrastructure with an equal mindset, which is very different than an equitable mindset. Under the equality mindset equal = same. This means that each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities. In Whitmire's case, when he says everyone will get 6' sidewalks, he is approaching the issue from an equality standpoint. This works fine, if (big emphasis here) everyone starts from the same place. With infrastructure and neighborhoods, unless you're building a brand-new city, that is impossible. A city is different across the board and each neighborhood has their own particular needs and wants. This is why we should approach infrastructure ideas on an equitable approach. With an equitable approach, it makes sure that a neighborhood gets access to the opportunities that are the best fit for that one neighborhood with the overall goal to reach an equal outcome. A neighborhood in fifth ward has very different infrastructure and travel needs than the Heights. An equitable approach would acknowledge that there are different needs for these communities and that fifth ward would benefit from 6' sidewalks on a road that might have no sidewalks, and the heights would benefit from a shared use path that is 10-12' wide because there is a need for that specific infrastructure for that specific neighborhood. Ultimately, 6' sidewalks in fifth ward and the Shepherd/Durham roadway improvement would both result in enhanced pedestrian safety and mobility for the citizens (the equal outcome) while also addressing the certain mobility challenges to those two separate communities. And it is not only sidewalks or roads that you can see this play out under this new administration. Comments have been made about METRONext the same way. The equality approach is saying "well, the Uptown BRT line is not working so that means it wont work anywhere in Houston". Totally missing the idea that the Uptown area has very different travel needs than fifth ward, which would actually benefit from the University BRT on Lockwood. -
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Kirby Crossing: UK Mixed-Use With A HEB, W. Alabama At Kirby Dr.
Really tired of HEB being the only place I ever go that doesn't take ApplePay.- 1
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West Alabama Reconstruction
The mayor’s deputy claimed the decision was based on additional data provided by the TIRZ. But I guess everyone can feel good about the outcome and declare victory (of sorts). -
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Shepherd Dr. And Durham Dr. Reconstruction
Equitability among neighborhoods. By all accounts he will not prioritize bike lanes over other types of infrastructure, and pedestrian sidewalks will be max six-feet wide. Just being honest… -
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POST: Mixed-Use Development At 401 Franklin St.
Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose...- 2
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