Gilmore girls: my fictional Strongest Town

Stars Hollow is a sought after nostalgic piece of Americana that more communities could realize if they were just as willing as the characters to build…

Dec 29, 2025 • Josh Olson

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More trials! (I'm looking at you Regent Street)

Willy Street is without peak-hour lanes because Madisonians said enough with the consultants and City Staff made it happen

Dec 12, 2025 • Josh Olson

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Madison is pro-people, not anti-car

Just because you want to conveniently drive without traffic doesn't make it solid policy

Dec 3, 2025 • Josh Olson

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November 2025

AI, Data Centers, and Our State

What the growing data center economy means to me, a Wisconsin resident planning for the future.

Nov 15, 2025 • Josh Olson

September 2025

Is leaving Camp Randall at halftime okay?

A blood drive, a carbonated water that doesn't suck, and Wisconsin Football student tickets, all in a first attempt at a Madison round up.

Sep 23, 2025 • Josh Olson

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Trials are good and we should do more

Madison's Transportation Commission approved a rapid response traffic initiative that could potentially make Willy Street safer and provide a template…

Sep 10, 2025 • Josh Olson

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August 2025

I hosted a Crash Analysis Studio for Madison

Taking "no person should be the second person to die on a dangerous street" to heart

Aug 31, 2025 • Josh Olson

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Getting to a Land Value Tax in Wisconsin

Even if Madison "sees the cat", there are hoops (imposed by the state) to jump through to implement a LVT that would help unlock revenue and housing.

Aug 26, 2025 • Josh Olson

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Can Madison "see the cat"?

When prices keep rising, it's important to take stock and incentivize building. That starts with valuing land correctly with a land value tax.

Aug 23, 2025 • Josh Olson

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Consensus, Rent, and "Affordable Housing"

Madison passed common-sense zoning ordinances whether or not Paul Fanlund agrees. Can we continue this momentum to make a better renting environment?

Aug 4, 2025 • Josh Olson

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June 2025

Abundance, Strong Towns, and the Comp Plan

We have until 2028 to start building default permission into our Comprehensive Plan.

Jun 26, 2025 • Josh Olson

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BRT Receipts, Milestones, and Aspirations

I'm not above calling it all out

Jun 22, 2025 • Josh Olson

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