Monthly Archives: July 2019
Sunday Video: Are Cities Like Organisms?
https://youtu.be/b-oL5Tw9M7A
Dave Amos looks into the metaphor that says cities are just like an organism.
Nathan on NPR: III
Did you miss Wednesday's broadcast? It's all here. Host Deborah Wang and I chat about "who (really) rides the bus" in Seattle, and so...
What We’re Reading: Democracy Sustained, Ignoring Human Suffering, and BRT Creep
UNESCO recognition: Eight buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright have been registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Democracy sustained: Seattle's Democracy Vouchers program has survived...
King County Council Approves North Eastside Bus Restructure
King County Metro's proposed restructure of bus service in the North Eastside will go into effect next year. On Wednesday, the King County Council...
Midweek Video: Can Tourism Ruin Cities?
https://youtu.be/MA2l9juHvDk
Global tourism is growing rapidly and it is having significant impacts on the viability of communities. Not all tourism is inherently good, but there...
Ballard High Line: Not a Solution for the Burke-Gilman Trail’s Missing...
Despite ongoing legal woes, the City's current Preferred Alternative for completing the Burke-Gilman Trail remains the most feasible option for getting the job (finally)...
State Transportation Commission Seeks Feedback on Ferry System Fare Changes
The Washington State Transportation Commission is seeking feedback on fare changes across the Washington State Ferries system. The proposal seeks to increase fares across...
July Meetup Today Featuring Councilmember Mike O’Brien
This month we are excited to have Seattle City Councilmember Mike O'Brien as our guest--fresh off the successful passage of accessory dwelling unit (ADU)...