Monthly Archives: January 2017
Sunday Video: Citibike + Blaze
While Seattle's bikeshare system is heading to the grave at the behest of Mayor Ed Murray, New York City's bikeshare system is innovating new...
What We’re Reading: Urban Dichotomy, $78 Billion, And Landmark Rejuvination
Urban growth dichotomy: Dan Ryan asks an important growth management question: should smaller cities be allowed to grow faster?
Fast ferry feedback: Kitsap Transit wants...
A Bus Driver Reviews The New Bus Driver Movie!
Left image courtesy Amazon Studios. Right image courtesy Martha Kang, NPR, KOMO.
Great, as an adjective indicating excellence, has the unfortunate fate of being forever...
Mayor Ed Murray Declares Seattle Bikeshare Is Dead
In late breaking news Friday, Mayor Ed Murray announced that he has decided to end bikeshare in Seattle. The City had been working toward...
U District Rezone Amendments Target Capacity, Storefronts, Affordable Housing, And More
A handful of amendments could find their way into the University District rezone and urban design proposal awaiting approval from the Seattle City Council....
What Is The PLUZ Committee?
(....and why do all these urbanists talk in this funny shorthand that makes me feel stupid...)
The abundance of acronyms in land use discussions frequently...
Let’s Not Play Political Retribution With ST3 Park And Rides
Looking at the precinct level results for ST3, as many transit advocates have, you might agree with Publicola's Josh Feit who argued that Sound...
Map Of The Week: Is My Neighborhood Toxic?
The number may shock you, but Washington state has identified over 12,300 toxic sites. Many of these are likely right in your backyard. While half...