Tom Hopper

Data, housing, charts, bikes, transit, baking, and art. Research & Analytics @mhpdata. he/him 🏳️‍🌈 Art portfolio at

[Tom Hopper @Data_Hopper]

@mhpdata released #Residensity last week (https://t.co/ggF2wnwMhn). 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

[BARI @BARIboston]

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."

https://t.co/sm5updF0jd

[Tom Hopper @Data_Hopper]

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

[Amy Dain @amydain]

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!

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

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 https://t.co/8bq6DYdZdr

[Chris Friend @friendchristoph]

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

[MHP @mhphousing]

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.
https://t.co/MDBggHMXLX @mahahome @CHAPAdotorg @MassHousing @CalClark17 @Data_Hopper @danalewinter @clarkziegler

[Jonathan Berk @berkie1]

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! 🚆 😃

[Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk]

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/

[Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com on Bsky @ErinInTheMorn]

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.

https://t.co/s88uBdzidg

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

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.

[Abundant Housing Massachusetts @AbundantHomesMA]

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! 😎
https://t.co/oDDNUJjqKm

[Jesse Kanson-Benanav @jessekb]

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: https://t.co/tu5uCUHgsu

[Diane Yentel @dianeyentel]

How the affordable housing crisis drives homelessness https://t.co/S3IesUxXwy

[Jonathan Berk @berkie1]

"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
https://t.co/RWhVn2SWBB

[Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com on Bsky @ErinInTheMorn]

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.

[MHP @mhphousing]

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. https://t.co/1DPlJywiuh @laura_shufelt @CalClark17 @Data_Hopper @LisaAnnBraxton

[Brent Toderian @BrentToderian]

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? https://t.co/dnBeSFtKsN

[Lior Steinberg @LiorSteinberg]

How far can you travel by train within 5 hours?

A cool tool by @_benjamintd
https://t.co/rlgsMLY87g

[Jenny Schuetz @jenny_schuetz]

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.