Monthly Archives: July 2017
Rainier Avenue Rechannelization Heads Into Phase 2
In August of 2015, a pilot project to tame a short segment of Seattle's most dangerous street, Rainier Avenue, resulted in pretty dramatic results....
What We’re Reading: Red Vienna, 2040, And Monthly Membership
People first: There's a risk that autonomous vehicles may force people to accommodate them instead of the other way around.
Prepping for BRT: Sound Transit...
Sunday Video: “Cloud” By ST Artist Laura Haddad
In her own words, artist Laura Haddad, describes the inspiration, function, and process in designing her artwork "Cloud," which is featured at Sound Tranist's...
It Used To Sound Like This
There is no entitlement in Devin. Among society's disadvantaged, some people act entitled precisely because they're not, trying to cover up for their bruised...
State Report Sheds Light On Factors Impacting Affordable Housing
A new statewide report on affordable housing has been released by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The Affordable Housing Advisory Board, which is...
Mayoral Race Is Seattle’s Chance To Get Our Priorities Right
The Urbanist has endorsed Cary Moon for mayor, and we're excited about the big changes she'd bring to Seattle. But Moon is not the only...
Building ST4: The Case For Upgrading RapidRide E To Rail
Seattle Subway's Vision Map generated a great deal of attention and that's great for growing the transit-advocacy movement as we seek to build our...
The Density-Frequency Guarantee
My job as a dog walker and pet sitter takes me all over the city. I am car-free and rely mostly on transit, supplemented...