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Brandon Stanaway

@bstanaway.bsky.social

Social Scientist @ MAPC | Organizing with @abhousingaction.org | "Housing Data Hero" | interested in labor, housing, transportation, public economics | Central Jerseyan, Allston Rat | Opinions are mine | He/him

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No appearance from the Brandeis pep band to cheer on the hometown hero?

16.02.2026 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Allston-Brighton Housing Action invites you too! Coffee with Neighbors Feb 15 at Cafe Lava and Bento, 298 Washington St, Brighton, MA.

Allston-Brighton Housing Action invites you too! Coffee with Neighbors Feb 15 at Cafe Lava and Bento, 298 Washington St, Brighton, MA.

#Allston #Brighton come join your neighbors and meet new friends to talk about housing, zoning reform, and mobility this Sunday, Feb 15, at Cafe Lava &Bento in Brighton Center, 11:30am.

13.02.2026 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Disappointing that @mayorwu.boston.gov wouldn't answer this question from a constituent directly. Residents deserve to know what the city is doing to bring services back online for cyclists and pedestrians and what practical steps the city is taking to address these shortcomings in the future.

10.02.2026 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Major props to BCU for clearing out the bike lanes. It'll make the commute of countless neighbors in Allston-Brighton, including mine, safer. @streets.boston.gov failed residents during this past storm; I hope to see safety infrastructure reinstalled promptly when the City thaws.

10.02.2026 13:41 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That was fascinating to learn about Allston-Brighton zoning - we've been making it more restrictive for 100 years! No wonder our housing prices are out of control. If you missed the virtual meeting, come to the in-person one on February 11th, and let's talk about how to revitalize our community!

10.02.2026 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great to hear from @planning.boston.gov last night. The AB Community Plan is a generational opportunity to set the neighborhood on a path to build more housing, support local businesses, and invest in pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Hope to see folks at the Wed. meeting and ABHA after-party!

10.02.2026 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œNobody will cycle in bad weather.”

The Netherlands:

08.01.2026 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4

Awesome to see @lizbreadon.bsky.social elected to lead the City Council! Looking forward to continuing @abhousingaction.org's work with the Councilor and her team to make Allston-Brighton a vibrant and affordable neighborhood through data + research driven and community informed policy.

05.01.2026 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Carnage of safety improvements is common along bike lanes on Western Ave. and N. Beacon St. in Allston. Destroyed flex posts haven't been replaced in months.

Why not go further (concrete separators, metal bollards, full separation) in light of inadequate infrastructure? @streets.boston.gov

23.12.2025 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Awesome night. Couldn't be more proud of all of the folks working to make AB, and Boston as a whole, a more livable community.

19.12.2025 14:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
CargoB parked at the corner of Cowperthwaite and DeWolfe St.

CargoB parked at the corner of Cowperthwaite and DeWolfe St.

And the new locations keep rolling! You can now rent a CargoB at the corner of Cowperthwaite and DeWolfe Streets, right by Harvard Square and the Weeks Footbridge!

#Cargobikes #cambMA #bikeshare #ebikes #boston

03.12.2025 17:27 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RSVP to ABHA Housing Holiday Party | Partiful Join Allston-Brighton Housing Action to celebrate the end of an incredible year for ABHA! In past year, ABHA: 🏠 Officially launched our campaign for a more housing & transit friendly neighborhood wit...

partiful.com/e/auMgRWjE7M...

23.11.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Interesting new working paper that studies chains of movers after the construction of a new apartment building in Honolulu.

Paper finds that the project resulted in the opening up other, lower cost, housing on the island, benefiting the housing market overall.

28.11.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 382    πŸ” 88    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 31

As a frequent Boston <-> Trenton traveler and certified New Jersey turned Massachusetts driver, I cannot fathom this plodding approach. I'm morbidly invested.

26.11.2025 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Academics’ and planners’ single-minded focus on making *brand new* homes affordable to the poorest people has been a disaster for poor people’s’ ability to afford housing.

31.10.2025 21:20 β€” πŸ‘ 338    πŸ” 57    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 4

@amydain.bsky.social gives a good overview of the housing permit data landscape in Massachusetts. Data collection through standard permits is minimal and Census sources leave much to be desired. Kindly cites the work I do at MAPC. Lots of work to be done!

31.10.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Minneapolis built more housing than any other major Midwest city & it’s not a mystery why.

They allowed modest density housing types city-wide, cut regressive parking mandates, and made it easier to build apartments near transit.

The results: more homes + slowed rent growth.

27.10.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 737    πŸ” 193    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 11
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Leadership matters in a housing crisis.

πŸ“ City Council At-Large Candidate Forum
πŸ—“ Oct 9, 6-8PM
πŸ“ Roxbury Community College

Hear candidates talk about affordability, zoning, transit growth + more.
πŸ”— Info & RSVP: www.abundanthousingma.org/atlargecandi...
#BostonHousing #Bospoli

19.09.2025 22:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Join us for a Housing Coffee Hour this Saturday, July 19, 10am-noon at Smith Playground in Allston, with City Councilor Henry Santana and Liz Breadon. Working towards a vibrant resilient Allston-Brighton! Smith Playground, Allston.

16.07.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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RSVP to AB Community Plan Open House + ABHA Happy Hour | Partiful Join ABHA at the ALLSTON-BRIGHTON COMMUNITY PLAN OPEN HOUSE on Monday, July 14 6:00-8:00 PM at the Brighton Elks Lodge (326 Washington Street)! Wear your ABHA buttons (and see Barbara if you haven’t g...

Reminder, this Monday! Come out to support housing in #Allston #Brighton! partiful.com/e/14ml7C6qif...

13.07.2025 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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86 new income-restricted apartments at 50 Western Ave in #Allston will be available by lottery. The community worked hard to get these! Info sessions coming up over the next 7 days.

09.06.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Anti-Displacement Action Plan

Thanks to everyone who came to the #Allston #Brighton Anti-Displacement Workshop today and sharing your stories. And thank you City of Boston staff for putting this plan together and Charlesview for creating a wonderful space for the community to come together. www.boston.gov/departments/...

31.05.2025 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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SPARK Boston Boston is growing and changing in tremendous ways. Now, more than ever, we need to draw a larger and more diverse range of Boston’s young adults into the conversation. We need new tools and strategies...

Spark Boston empowers Boston's 20-35 year-olds to be civic leaders. Hope to see #Allston #Brighton folks applying. We need you now and in the future!
www.boston.gov/departments/...

04.05.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Say NO to DCR’s 6-lane road through Brighton parkland I wrote a letter for the Action Network letter campaign: Say NO to DCR’s 6-lane road through Brighton parkland. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is planning to rebuild the terrify...

Reminder, comments due May 8. Fix the IHOP Rotary Design (SFR / North Beacon intersection). This is vital for pedestrian and bicyclist access from our #Allston #Brighton neighborhood to the river. Information, talking points, and link to write a comment letter here. actionnetwork.org/letters/say-...

04.05.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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"I'm going to govern in econometrics" is a winning campaign slogan for the ages.

29.04.2025 02:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1378    πŸ” 268    πŸ’¬ 20    πŸ“Œ 52

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