Stephen Fesler
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.
Urban growth dichotomy: Dan Ryan asks an important growth management question: should smaller cities be allowed to grow faster?
Fast ferry feedback: Kitsap Transit wants...
In late breaking news Friday, Mayor Ed Murray announced that he has decided to end bikeshare in Seattle. The City had been working toward...
A handful of amendments could find their way into the University District rezone and urban design proposal awaiting approval from the Seattle City Council....
The number may shock you, but Washington state has identified over 12,300 toxic sites. Many of these are likely right in your backyard. While half...
Seattle has an immense amount of transportation assets. The total value is estimated to be over $20 billion, which the City's transportation department (SDOT)...
Transit Center in partnership with Streetfilms profiles how transit is healthy and rapid growing in Seattle. Mayor Ed Murray, local transportation leaders, and transit...
A good word: "Density" can be a good word.
Police reform: Advocates of police reform are pushing dueling initiatives.
Reinvesting in preservation: Real estate firm Unico...
A network of safe bike facilities is gradually growing in Southwest Snohomish County. Verdant Health Commission, the local public hospital district, is collaborating with...