Monthly Archives: July 2016
5 Ways To Improve The Burke-Gilman Trail
Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced last week that the Burke-Gilman Trail would be closed in Fremont until November, but recanted this week after...
ICYMI: Mayor Ed Murray Calls For Inclusive Community Engagement
Changes are on the way for community engagement at all levels of governance in Seattle. Yesterday, Mayor Ed Murray issued an Executive Order 2016-06 to...
Urban Spaces As Queer Spaces
June was a complicated month for queer and trans communities in Seattle. On Pride Sunday, a crowd nearing the population of Seattle gathered Downtown...
Whose Sign Is It, Anyway?
As a commuter moving up and down Olive Way every day, I always notice when something changes on the street. And on the morning...
Reminder: Ride The Ferry And Tour Downtown Bremerton
Downtown Bremerton has experienced a revitalization in recent years as the Kitsap County draws people from the expensive housing markets around Seattle. The city...
Driverless Technology Can Bring A Golden Age Of Mass Transit
Not another day goes by without some transit detractor talking about how driverless vehicles will obviate the need for transit and big spending on...
2016 Primary Election Endorsements
The 2016 election has shown itself to be historically consequential for setting the direction of both our region and country. We are facing critical...
Reminder: Next Meetup And Speaker Is July 12
Another month, another meetup with The Urbanist! Our meetups are open to all and free to attend, so come by if you want to...