Monthly Archives: March 2018
Sunday Video: The Rise of New York’s Super Skinny Towers
https://youtu.be/md8fJEShpZM
Supertall skyscrapers are on the rise, particularly in New York City. This video covers some of them on the horizon and the structural feats...
Bus Fights, as Told by Nathan
You know I love to write, but I also love public speaking! And some bus stories are just too much fun not to get...
Olympia Passes Housing Bills Advancing Cross Laminated Timber, Homeless Funding, and...
Housing policy was a big issue during the 2018 legislative session in Olympia. Washington legislators considered dozens of housing-related bills, including bills to end...
Pollution Impacts Heighten the Need for Lids or Freeway Removal
As the region prepares for Sound Transit 2 (ST2) investments to come online, several cities are increasing zoning capacity near future light rail stations....
Autonomous Vehicle and E-bike Regulation Among Transportation Bills Headed to Governor
The Washington State Legislature passed several transportation-related bill this year in addition to major supplemental transportation budget and funding for a more in-depth study...
Map of the Week: Montréal Metro
After the megalopolises of New York and Mexico City, the next highest ridership Metro system in North America may surprise you. It's not Chicago...
Top Urbanist Action: Support Housing For All at City Hall Wednesday
Housing For All Action at City Hall - On Wednesday, Housing For All is organizing a letter delivery at the Seattle City Council's 2pm...
High-Speed Rail in Cascadia Will Get a Deeper Look, Report Due...
Governor Jay Inslee (D-Washington) has gotten his wish on high-speed rail. A deeper study of the topic is set to take shape over the...