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.
Stop the violence: Mayor Murray released a detailed plan for how to reduce Seattle gun violence this week in the wake of a serious rash...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1VhG_7DxRc
Watch this modular apartment building in Belltown rise from nothing to completion over just 4 days.
Nudey cyclists, bike trains, and more: Get ready, today the nudist cyclists hit Fremont streets. KOMO reports on adorable story about bike trains for...
For the past few years, the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) has been developing a design framework for the University District. The University...
Editor's Note: In case you missed our previous coverage of Seattle 2035, check out our last article on the update process.
The Seattle Department of Planning and Development (DPD)...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlPgkPo_vGQ
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) and their contractor Seattle Tunnel Partners (STP) went on a media blitz yesterday to explain their plans and...
http://vimeo.com/67223384
A fascinating look at the change in Seattle's skyline and the future Fifth & Columbia project (due in 2016).
Politics might define urbanism: This week, Pew Research found that there is severe political divide amongst those who choose to live in big cities,...