Monthly Archives: February 2022
Inslee Pushes Legislation Prioritizing Homeless Encampment Removal Near Highways
Encampments along roadways are among the most visible signs of the homelessness crisis in Washington State. But does that mean that these encampments should...
Midweek Video: How Insulated Glass Changed Architecture
Insulated glass has become ubiquitous, but it wasn’t always that way. Vox explains how insulated glass came about and how it changed architecture in...
More Details Emerging on Bus Changes to Complement East Link Light...
In a week full of big transportation news, King County Metro and Sound Transit have added to the pile by releasing their updated network...
Democrats Unveil Transformative ‘Move Ahead Washington’ Transportation Package
On Tuesday, the Washington State Legislature's Democratic caucus unveiled a $16 billion proposal funding a suite of transportation projects intended to be completed over...
What We’re Reading: Safe Systems, Buffer Zoning, and Fix It First
Safe Systems: The United States' transportation department has outlined a plan to combat traffic injuries and deaths ($). But what's missing from it?
Inequitable transportation:...
Bellevue Council Update: Health Through Housing, Litter Over Emissions, Meeting Urban...
Among several other items, Monday's Bellevue City Council meeting saw an update from King County Council Chair Claudia Balducci on regional issues, a quarterly...
Housing Notes: Africatown Plaza Breaks Ground, Built-to-Rent Single-Family Home Boom, and...
This installment of housing notes contains mix of high and low notes, but we'll kick things off with story that hits the upper octaves....
Café Streets: From Pandemic Response to Permanent Program
The Seattle City Council is considering a bill to extend cafe street and outdoor dining permits until January 2023. The popular program arose during...