A green graphic with the Lime scootershare and bikeshare logo says

Monthly Archives: August 2022

Canopy-Heavy Green Streets Hold the Key to Climate-Proofing Mobility

Last month, Urbanist reporter Ryan Packer wrote about how the massive SR 99 tunnel project in Seattle is bleeding money due to traffic being...

Seattle Among U.S. Cities Where Inflation is Growing the Most

It's hard to avoid the topic of inflation these days. Price increases on basic goods are impossible to overlook at most stores, discussion of...

Midweek Video: Can Miniature Microcars Serve A Niche In Cities?

Miniature microcars are rare in North America, but they're common in Amsterdam and The Netherlands. Jason Slaughter looks into how these cars are more...

Railings Instead of More Walking and Biking Space Planned on NE...

After years of advocacy pushing to create a safer environment for people walking and rolling across the NE 45th Street overpass between Wallingford and...

Primary Indicates Blue Wall is As Strong As Ever in Washington...

Red wave crashes into reality; blue tides are rising. Primary results continue to trickle in, but most ballots have been counted, and Republican hope of...

Housing Notes: Ambitious Developments in Kent, Everett, and Seattle

This edition of housing notes will explore some particularly ambitious projects in the works across the Puget Sound region. It's also worth noting to...

In Wallingford, Vision and Memory, Luck and Loss

The “Visions of Wallingford” project poses a question: “How does a neighborhood learn?” It’s one that strikes me as both fascinating and important.  It’s important because...

Sunday Video: Can Freight Rail and Passenger Rail Coexist?

Freight rail companies usually don't like to play ball with passenger rail operators in North America and that has severe impacts on the quality...