Yearly Archives: 2016
Poker Face Practice
"You know, I find this job oddly relaxing," I told a man with a box of cupcakes. "I basically tool around for eight hours...
Sound Transit 3 Draft Plan: Open For Comment, Seven Public Meetings
Have you heard? Sound Transit has a bold plan to massively expand light rail (LRT), commuter rail, express buses, and bus rapid transit (BRT) throughout...
Metro Wants Feedback On Late Night Service
King County Metro is wading into a process to evaluate and overhaul the late night bus network. The agency has long operated a late night...
The Puget Sound Is Adding More Than 4,800 Jobs Monthly, But...
If you thought that regional growth might be petering out, you'd be wrong. Recent data from the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) shows that...
Join Us For Livability Night Out!
Join City of Seattle staff for a “PechaKucha” style word slam about the livability of our city on Tuesday, April 19th. We will have local talent...
Pierce Transit: Riding High Again With Restored Service
Pierce Transit is on the upswing. Cash reserves are riding high with more than $110 million in the bank thanks to frugal spending habits and...
Eastlake Property Rezoned, Two Structures Designated Historic Landmarks
The Seattle City Council weighed in on three land use items yesterday, which included votes for a site-specific rezone and the landmark designation of two...
Reminder: April Meetup Tomorrow
Tomorrow evening (Tuesday, April 12) we'll be hosting another monthly meetup of The Urbanist! Our meetups are open to all and free to attend...