Joshua Houdek

Joshua works on sustainable development and clean transportation for the local Minnesota North Star Chapter of the Sierra Club. He served for a decade on the Minneapolis Capital Long-Range Improvement Committee (CLIC) and Bicycle Advisory Committee. Joshua is passionate about transit equity and ensuring that everyone has access to safe, convenient, and affordable clean transportation options and housing. Find him on Bluesky.

Inspiration from China

Joshua Houdek • June 20, 2025

From high-speed trains to bike-friendly infrastructure and an abundance of electric vehicles, China’s cities could offer some valuable lessons.

Minneapolis is at a Crossroads with New Public Works Director Appointment

Infrastructure

Joshua Houdek • June 1, 2016

Like many municipalities across Minnesota, Public Works is the largest department in the City of Minneapolis. From streets and snow plowing, to recycling, drinking water and stormwater, Public Works employees design, build, operate and maintain a diverse amount of infrastructure. Public Works may often be thought of as a nuts-and-bolts department focused on maintenance and […]