Monthly Archives: February 2017
Nathan Converses With His Colleagues: I
The cultures of bus driving here at Metro are many and wide. This job, so much more than others, is exactly what you choose...
Uber’s Hollow Promise For Cities
Uber has been in the news lately for offering cities a smidgen of their data on traffic patterns. Like so many things with Uber,...
Commute Seattle Reports Downtown Drive-Alone Rate Dropped To 30%
Commute Seattle has released their biennual report on commuting habits to Downtown Seattle. The raw numbers from 2016 show that Seattle's drive-alone rate continues...
Seattle Center: A Hub For Entertainment And Transit
By 2035, there will be a light rail stop servicing Seattle Center. It is hard to imagine there will be another major construction project...
Next Urbanist Meetup Is Wednesday, February 15th
Another month, another meetup with The Urbanist! Our meetups are open to all and free to attend, so come by if you want to...
Issaquah TDR Deal Recommended For Denial, Perhaps For The Better
On January 18th, the Issaquah Land & Shore Committee recommended denial for a major modification request to the Issaquah Highlands development agreement, citing lack...
The Convention Center Should Offer Major Community Investments
The Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) expansion is a massive undertaking that will reshape four city blocks in Seattle’s urban core. We, a coalition...
University District Rezone Could Move Out Of Committee With These Amendments
Seattle councilmembers will meet this morning to take up discussion and make possible votes on amendments to the University District rezone and urban design legislation,...