Monthly Archives: August 2014
Developer Fail: More Parking Than Apartment Units Isn’t TOD
When Link opened in 2009, it was expected to be a catalyst for transit-oriented development (TOD) in the Rainier Valley: MLK Way is littered...
Pronto! Cycle Share Membership Starts Today
Today's the day that many of you have been waiting for. It's your first opportunity to register as an annual member in Seattle's new...
Sunday Video: Farewell to the Pianos
https://vimeo.com/102285611
The pianos in the park were an awesome program, and it's sad to see them go. But this is a great way to cherish...
What We’re Reading: Park It, Walk It, Bike It, Transit
Park it: The happiest commutes are active commutes, and the car loses the longer the commute while other modes barely budge over time. But surprise! Those...
Broadway Streetcar Extension Curtailed to Roy Street
For the past few years, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has been working on a plan to extend the First Hill Streetcar northward. Terminus options...
3 Ways to Improve the Onboard Metro Customer Experience
A few simple onboard improvements to King County Metro buses could truly enhance the customer experience and increase their overall efficiency. Outfitting new and...
Seattle/King County: 3rd Largest Homeless Population In 2013 HUD Report
(There’s a lot of data in the 2013 HUD report on homelessness. This is part 1 of The Urbanist’s series to better understand this data....
PARK(ing) Day 2014 Will Soon Be Here, So Let’s Make It...
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