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Monthly Archives: May 2017

What We’re Reading: Calling It Quits, Giving Back, And Longevity

Calling it quits: Seattle Mayor Ed Murray is calling it quits after sexual abuse claims against him damage his re-election campaign; he'll stay on...

This Thursday: Seattle Design Commission Debates The Convention Center Expansion

The Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) will present an updated public benefits proposal to the Seattle Design Commission this Thursday, May 18th, 9:00 AM, at...

Sunday Video: Light Rail Over The I-90 Floating Bridge

Sound Transit explains how upgrading the I-90 floating bridge will be an innovative engineering first for light rail. https://youtu.be/felRTAG5MWc

The Joy Of Bus Driving, Part I Of II

Scattered conversations, shadow and light and primary colors, bodies and smiles sliding past each other. Look at this beautiful cavalcade. Here's a tall fellow, love...

Seattle’s Pedestrian Plan Should Put Our Best Foot Forward

In Seattle, we love to walk. Every day, walking accounts for one quarter of our trips. But can Seattle step up to be “the...

From Parking Crater To Urban Asset: Northgate TOD

Light rail arriving to new neighborhoods brings with it ample opportunity for transit-oriented development (TOD). Anticipation is particularly high ahead of Northgate Station, where King...

Governor Inslee Uses Veto To Encourage Urban Siting Of Schools

Governer Jay Inslee (D-Washington) has taken a stand on siting schools in rural areas. Two weeks ago the Governor issued a partial veto--a power he's...

Notice Of Proposed Sign Use Action: Seattle Updating Design Of Land...

With a booming economy in Seattle, new development in the city is taking shape at a rapid pace. Scores of large scale development projects...