Amy’s Substack alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Amy’s Substack (Urban planning, Transportation infrastructure and Public policy). The closest matches are Save Austin Now substack, Left Action and Oakland Report. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 12, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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  1. 1
    Save Austin Now substack235K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: Save Austin Now publishes weekly updates on Austin City Council elections, charter amendments (Prop I), and local government accountability initiatives. The newsletter serves Austin voters and donors by combining…

    Likely audience: Austin residents

    2 shared topics

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    Left Action105K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    Fighting back against right-wing craziness

    Likely audience: Political activists

    2 shared topics

  3. 3
    Oakland Report5K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: The Oakland Report publishes a mix of daily news roundups and long-form investigative pieces covering municipal governance, labor relations, and urban infrastructure in Oakland, California. Its reporting spans city…

    Likely audience: Oakland residents

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Le Concentré Vélo publishes weekly reports on French cycling infrastructure, market analysis, and industry challenges, targeting professionals and enthusiasts in urban mobility. The publication mixes policy analysis…

    Likely audience: cyclists and bike enthusiasts

    2 shared topics

  5. 5
    readrichtext3K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 24 days ago

    Nashville politics, metamodern philosophy, nonboring data science musings, and an unhealthy interest in Tom Cruise. Best of Nashville 2025 "Best Metro Watchdog". Contact me securely on Signal…

    Likely audience: Nashville residents

    2 shared topics

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    Modern Power3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago

    From recent posts: Modern Power publishes essays on political philosophy, housing policy, and institutional reform, specifically analyzing the 'Abundance' movement and Democratic Party strategy. The publication targets readers interested…

    Likely audience: Political strategists

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

    From recent posts: The publication covers policy and research at the intersection of energy, housing, and biotech, with recent issues analyzing US investment restrictions, zoning reform, clinical trial efficiency, and permitting…

    Likely audience: Urban planners

    2 shared topics

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    Courtyard Urbanist2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Courtyard Urbanist publishes articles on urban planning, housing policy, and land use, focusing on courtyard designs, zoning reform, and affordable housing projects in cities like San Francisco, Chicago, and Pittsburgh…

    Likely audience: Urban planners and city officials

    2 shared topics

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    Changing Lanes2K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Changing Lanes publishes policy analysis and data-driven essays on transportation infrastructure, covering topics such as autonomous vehicles, ridehail labor economics, and transit system optimization. The publication…

    Likely audience: urban planners

    2 shared topics

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    Southern Urbanism2K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

    From recent posts: Southern Urbanism publishes practitioner-focused essays on urban planning, architecture, and property rights in the American South, blending technical infrastructure analysis with philosophical and historical critiques…

    Likely audience: Public policy makers

    2 shared topics

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    Car Free America2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 53 days ago

    From recent posts: Car Free America publishes urban planning essays, transportation guides, and policy analysis focusing on city density, public meetings, and infrastructure. The publication targets readers interested in sustainable…

    Likely audience: urban planners

    2 shared topics

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    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

    From recent posts: REAL LIFE LOVE STORIES publishes eclectic essays on environmental grief, telecom security, advertising ethics, music discovery, and urban legends. The publication targets readers interested in cultural analysis…

    Likely audience: Environmental activists

    2 shared topics

  13. 13

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    material and social freedom: seeing technology as driver for societal progress

    Likely audience: Economic theorists and academics

    2 shared topics

  14. 14

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 18 days ago

    Likely audience: Puerto Rican policymakers

    2 shared topics

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    Construction Physics76K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Construction Physics publishes weekly reading lists covering infrastructure, industrial technology, and construction automation, alongside longer-form essays on topics like nuclear physics and display history. The…

    Likely audience: real estate developers

    1 shared topic

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    Santa Barbara Current 66K subscribers

    SubstackDaily · last post 9 days ago

    From recent posts: The Santa Barbara Current publishes opinion-driven articles, policy critiques, and election coverage focused on local government, education ethics, and state-level politics. It targets engaged residents and voters with…

    Likely audience: California voters

    1 shared topic

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    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

    Building a Michigan that works for everyone. Designing the path to a better tomorrow.

    Likely audience: Michigan voters

    1 shared topic

  18. 18
    Mike Quigley60K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 47 days ago

    Official campaign account of Congressman Mike Quigley.

    Likely audience: Chicago residents

    1 shared topic

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    The Gilling Papers47K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: The Gilling Papers publishes in-depth cultural and political analysis of Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, covering topics such as hurricane recovery, legislative reform, and leadership philosophy. The publication…

    Likely audience: Jamaican citizens

    1 shared topic

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    Everything Coliving37K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 10 days ago

    Everything Coliving is your once-a-week a recap of the latest coliving news, projects, developments and insights in this ever-growing industry.

    Likely audience: Coliving operators

    1 shared topic

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    Esco quando voglio31K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: Esco quando voglio is a general-interest newsletter covering Italian society, housing policy, and cultural commentary. Its recent interviews and essays examine the Italian housing crisis and short-term rental…

    Likely audience: Urban planners

    1 shared topic

  22. 22
    The Line31K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

    Commentary for Canadians.

    Likely audience: Canadian political analysts

    1 shared topic

  23. 23
    The Progress Network29K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

    From recent posts: The Progress Network publishes podcast episodes and articles on science, policy, and geopolitics, featuring topics like AI safety, Arctic strategy, and dementia research. The publication mixes formats including…

    Likely audience: policy makers

    1 shared topic

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    The Talk27K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: The Talk publishes Italian-language articles on gender policy, reproductive rights, and women's safety, featuring interviews with politicians, experts, and artists alongside cultural commentary on topics ranging from…

    Likely audience: feminist activists

    1 shared topic

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