Green building / policy professional. Also post on: affordable housing, sustainability, urban development, San Jose / Bay, interesting science content. PhD @CMU EPP 2006https://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3muwva2lhqc2rFunny that just a day after listening to this pod about AI bots on the internet, I get put on a rando probably-bot-created BlueSky starter pack and 20 probably-bots decide to follow me. Each has thousands of probably-bot followers of their own. The internet is good and truly fucked. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Sep 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwva2lhqc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3muutbgdlt22lRecommend this pod w/ @dkthomp.bsky.social re: AI detection & the future of AI and the internet. One coincidental aspect of the pod: Max Spero (Pangram founder) is likable partly bc he's not overly slick. His ums and pauses, etc. make him more trustworthy. Fits the theme of why AI is offputting. https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/plain-english-with-derek-thompson/2026/09/01/ai-slop-is-breaking-the-internet-can-we-save-it06 Sep 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muutbgdlt22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3musd3gihls2ySupport your local guitar shop. Guitar Wars on South 1st in San Jose is amazing. Broad range of used guitars and gear. #dtsj05 Sep 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3musd3gihls2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3musbalkqhc2yUpdate: the black bean burger from Pretty Good Advice was good. Like old-school social media, I took a pic to share. Also: they screwed something up and gave us free hand-cut chips. I’m not a chip guy, but they were excellent. [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 Sep 2026 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3musbalkqhc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3mus7vip5es2yUpdated menu at Pretty Good Advice #vegetarian eatery along the Paseo in San Jose. Still no great sides, but I’ve learned to just get fries from Campus Burger 1/2 block away.05 Sep 2026 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mus7vip5es2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3mus24fdnts2nThis is the most adorable ad for oil change services I’ve ever seen. I absolutely want to give my business to Alan and Helen instead of WheelWorks or Costco. Right near downtown, across from the old OSH. #dtsj #smallbusiness05 Sep 2026 17:50 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mus24fdnts2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3muqgz3pyhc25Started reading this book and I immediately don’t like the style. Okay, crowd: should I continue reading?05 Sep 2026 02:35 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muqgz3pyhc25https://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3mupzwyp6f224Re-reposting this. Also, in honor of @pablo.show and excellent journalism: #followFriday your local journalists, including @kevinvnguyen.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Sep 2026 22:41 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupzwyp6f224https://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3mupsxlpsps2gSo good. Also, highly recommend the Willie version: [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Sep 2026 20:37 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupsxlpsps2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3muplcnarx22bCool city-owned project in Madison, WI that will include mixed-income #housing, a new fire station, and a new public health clinic. This, and all Madison city-owned facilities, are expected to earn #LEED certification, per https://www.cityofmadison.com/engineering/facilities/education/leed-certification https://parkbadgermadison.com/04 Sep 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muplcnarx22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3munxcd5wqk2pThe City of Calgary is “developing a voluntary Guide to provide clear, practical sustainability guidance for the building industry.” If you’re a #greenbuilding pro in the area, they’re looking for feedback “on whether the draft materials are clear, practical and feasible for Calgary projects.” https://engage.calgary.ca/greenbuilding04 Sep 2026 02:49 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3munxcd5wqk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3mun4j6usc223Briefly disagreed w someone on the merits of Amen Thompson vs Gerald Wallace here on BlueSky and I’ve got to say this site could use more sports arguing. Not Kobe-is-my-savior or “LeFlop” stuff, but just normal, old-fashioned sports arguing. @howardbeck.bsky.social, you need more bait posts03 Sep 2026 18:49 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mun4j6usc223https://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3mumleacp7c2bPerfect [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Sep 2026 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumleacp7c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3mukul24grc2uIt kinda bums me out how many new multifamily projects in and around Denver are basically "Texas wraps" with lame designs and huge parking garages.02 Sep 2026 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukul24grc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3mukrti7s5c2nYes… yes!!! I’d prefer real-world justice, but I’ll settle for basketball justice. [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Sep 2026 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukrti7s5c2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3mukevku2bs2nVitalant is offering me cold, hard cash to donate my precious universal donor blood, but what I really want is for them to have a donor location in downtown San Jose. Not San Mateo, not Pleasanton, and not so far west that you're one block from Santa Clara. Downtown San Jose.02 Sep 2026 16:42 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukevku2bs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3muhzx47bak27I *really* like this idea. A much quicker, lower-cost approach to curb extensions, resulting in calmer/safer traffic. I expect the painted areas serve as a better deterrent than bollards alone. And it adds color & charm! @tordillosd3.bsky.social, maybe something San Jose could consider? [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Sep 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhzx47bak27https://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3muhzx47bak27I *really* like this idea. A much quicker, lower-cost approach to curb extensions, resulting in calmer/safer traffic. I expect the painted areas serve as a better deterrent than bollards alone. And it adds color & charm! @tordillosd3.bsky.social, maybe something San Jose could consider? [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Sep 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhzx47bak27https://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3mugbfihc3k23Oh man, pierogies for dinner. I miss the good ones in Pittsburgh, but here in San Jose there’s a source for quality pierogies: The Slavic Shop on Saratoga. They’ve got all kinds, along w/ a wide variety of sour creams. Also, pierogi pro-tip: boil, then pan-fry w butter. Add peppers & onions.01 Sep 2026 01:28 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugbfihc3k23https://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3muf64g42ls2oSan Jose ranks 10th happiest city in the US. But really it’s #1 among cities of any significant size (top 9 have much smaller populations). Internet rankings are generally crap, but nice weather - which enables a lot of time spent outdoors - does a lot for quality of life. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/29/realestate/the-happiest-cities-of-2026.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share31 Aug 2026 14:57 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muf64g42ls2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3mued3s732c2oLate night populism 🎶 🎵 https://youtu.be/031QUFcScig?is=hULBypw7shO51JsT31 Aug 2026 06:53 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mued3s732c2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3mucvh7vhjc2pMy wife will never stop rolling her eyes when I refer to the Colorado School of Mimes, bc it give me such joy to imagine a mime university. Tying together mimes and green buildings, the CO School of *Mines* has committed to 100% LEED bldgs, including various dorms over the past several years. [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Aug 2026 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mucvh7vhjc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3mucoukaqas2pI learned that the San Francisco Mime Troupe was coming to San Jose State #SJSU this Wed and I was *quite* excited to see a large group of mimes. Turns out they’re not mimes at all. Just political “performance art”. So if you’re into that kind of thing (fraudulent mimes), here’s the notice. https://www.sfmt.org/event-details/sjsu-tower-lawn-south-san-jose-202630 Aug 2026 15:19 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3mucoukaqas2phttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3muaqoqwnnc2pHalal Market on 20th and Santa Clara is planning something big - really nice new patio area taking up a chunk of the parking lot. Already a convenient market w a menu of cooked food, now adding outdoor seating for sit-down eating.29 Aug 2026 20:46 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muaqoqwnnc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/dekgreen.bsky.social/post/3muahx3xcr22pOn a hot sunny day I often think about how many modern Swiss homes I saw had windows w/ integrated (between the panes of glass) shades. This does much more to keep solar gains out; by the time sunlight hits interior shades the heat is already in the home. Reflective shades help, but only so much.29 Aug 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:ctuxgiz7tnxutfae7rcwonj6/app.bsky.feed.post/3muahx3xcr22p