Juan Castillo Jr

Urban planner with opinions, a coffee habit, and a talent for finding the fine print nobody warned you about.

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

Started an expository reading of Isaiah. Currently on chapter 3-5. Here are my current reflections. - https://t.co/6raHNWMYyE

[ZonedOutPlanner @Zonedoutplanner]

There’s a reason over half of Americans still prefer single-family homes. Space, privacy, control. If planners ignore that, we’ll never shift the conversation—because numbers don’t change hearts.
https://t.co/p6FOEEm5s6

[ZonedOutPlanner @Zonedoutplanner]

There's a villain responsible for the death of 40,000 people annually. Can you figure who or what it is?
https://t.co/h9ypfQrpfz

[ZonedOutPlanner @Zonedoutplanner]

A city isn’t just its street grid, it’s an identity, a story, a place people feel a part of! And when that gets stripped away for rigid compliance, something gets lost.
https://t.co/PiwVjdFkXc

[ZonedOutPlanner @Zonedoutplanner]

Buying a historic home? It might come with crown molding, charm... and a sewer line from 1923.

We broke down the real cost of those vintage vibes—and whether they’re worth the love, leaks, and lead paint.
https://t.co/K0dWWPDXfj
#urbanplanning #historicpreservation #housing

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

RT @Zonedoutplanner: Equity is still lacking in our society. What most however do not realize is that the lack of equity, impacts EVERYONE.…

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

Portland has done such a great job. It’s awesome to see all the hard work yielding such incredible results.

[ZonedOutPlanner @Zonedoutplanner]

What if your neighborhood was designed so you could ditch the car and walk or ride transit everywhere? @PortlandGov’s Transit-Oriented Development is making that happen. Less driving, more living. Could this be the future?

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

I've been offices that used FAR and other offices used DU/A. What does your municipality/office use?
#planner #urbanandregionalplanning #zoning #FAR

[ZonedOutPlanner @Zonedoutplanner]

Ever heard of FAR (Floor Area Ratio)? It’s the little zoning formula that decides how big buildings can be.

FAR = Building Floor Area ÷ Lot Area
Learn how it works (and why it matters): https://t.co/Tx6Gs8efit
#UrbanPlanning #Zoning #FAR #CityDesign

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

and here I was hoping for a coffee shop to come to my neighborhood...

[ZonedOutPlanner @Zonedoutplanner]

You can’t just build a coffee shop anywhere.
Why? Zoning.
This post breaks down the basics of how zoning works, why it matters, and what it means for your dream café (or anything else).
https://t.co/7A96Tppbg5
#Zoning #UrbanPlanning #ZOP #Cities

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

I think we all have been impacted by some of these myths, seriously, just look at neighborhoods in general.,.

[ZonedOutPlanner @Zonedoutplanner]

“Zoning has always been this way.”

No, it hasn’t.

These myths won’t die — so let’s lay them out and debunk them.

Read the full breakdown:
https://t.co/gBNAA7fnpY
#Zoning #PlanningTwitter #HousingPolicy

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

What a great way to activate the streets in your neighborhood.

[Interesting things @awkwardgoogle]

When an artist combines murals with trees

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

@Madonna Your tour mashups are legendary—any chance you could re-record and release them as an album? The world needs those iconic bangers on repeat. Love you!

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

Correction on this text. I meant to address Parks Lincoln of Tampa, not Wesley Chapel.

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

I’m super disappointed with @LincolnMotorCo checked my car at Parks Lincoln of Wesley Chapel only to receive the absolute worst service ever. Won’t be buying anything with a Lincoln logo as long as I live.

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

@LincolnMotorCo Thank you for the opportunity to share my experience with you. I just finished talking to the concierge agent.

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

@Amtrak I would love to reserve a ticket from you…if your website worked.

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

Racial Equity in Gainesville: March 30, 6-8 p.m. (https://t.co/WgiXJQIy1S...)
Housing Justice in Gainesville: April 6, 6-8 p.m. (https://t.co/eCeiFOrcvJ...)
Economic Justice in Gainesville: April 8, 6-8 p.m. (https://t.co/WVCrhFpQIz...)

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

If you live in Gainesville, FL. We are working on our Comp. Plan and we want to hear from you. Sign up and join us for any or all of these dates:

[Juan Castillo Jr @Jcgator1]

It doesn’t take much to smile, but it can turn your whole day around. https://t.co/EwbQZm2yox

[Lee Aronsohn @BennyAce]

Trump: Reverses Obama policies by Executive Order and replaces Obama appointees with conflicted hacks.

GOP: OOOH! COOL!

Biden: Reverses Trump policies by Executive Order and replaces Trump appointees with qualified individuals.

GOP: ZOMG! TYRANNY!