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Chris Dempsey
@cdempc
Fmr. candidate for Auditor. Co-founder of @NoBosOlympics. Fmr. Assistant Secretary at @MassDot and Director of @T4Mass. Fmr. defensive-minded power forward.
Jul 27, 2020 • 13 tweets • 6 min read
It's dangerously hot out. Here's a quick THREAD🧵 on how overbuilding our 🚗🚗🚗 infrastructure makes our hot days hotter...and harmful for our most vulnerable residents. It's been on my mind since seeing this tweet by @WxManAJB of @WCVB: #mapoli (1/x) Asphalt roads soak-in and retain heat, reaching temperatures that are 25°+ hotter than they would otherwise be. These thermometer-busting temps can be deadly for seniors or those with pre-existing conditions like asthma or heart disease. (2/x) wbur.org/commonhealth/2…
Oct 20, 2019 • 25 tweets • 10 min read
A THREAD on the horrendous, racist practice of redlining and its connection to Massachusetts' current transportation crisis, using Chelsea as an example. This approach is inspired by a meeting @T4Mass had recently with @jeffreytumlin of @NelsonNygaard. #mapoli This thread assumes a basic knowledge of redlining. Here's a place to start if you would like to learn more: npr.org/2017/05/03/526…