Stephen Fesler

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Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.
Transit on I-5 will see reliability and speed improvements between Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood. On Thursday, the Sound Transit Capital Committee approved a contract...
A new study on the vulnerability of small businesses in the University District has been released. Peter Steinbrueck (a former member of the Seattle...
Council Wraps Up Short-Term Rental Legislation, Conditionally Vacates Property in South Lake Union
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On Monday, the Seattle City Council met for their regular legislative agenda meeting. Key decisions were made on short-term vacation rental regulations, conditional right-of-way...
Road construction begins today on Columbia Street to deliver future transit improvements. The first phase of the project is focused on a stretch of...
Construction on NE Northlake Way has wrapped up, creating a better walking and biking experience. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) completed two blocks...
Sunday Video: Congestion Pricing Was Unpopular in Stockholm — Until People Saw It in Action
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https://vimeo.com/244771087
Congestion pricing in America is virtually non-existent, but there is talk of implementation in cities such as Portland, Seattle, and New York City. In...
What We’re Reading: National Tax Scam, Two-Wheeled Tweeter, and Designation Rejected
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National tax scam: The Republican tax increase bill tied up in Congress could end up stifling construction of one million affordable homes over the next...
The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is considering changes to on-street parking regulations in Wallingford. The neighborhood has two Restricted Parking Zones (RPZs), which...