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.
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Vox explains why American public transportation falls short in many communities and cities compared to international counterparts.
Intra-party challenge: Two Democrats are going head-to-head for the open Lt. Governor position in Washington.
CA rent control: California has another statewide rent control measure...
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) has narrowed the field of possible sites that a second major airport could be located by 2040. In...
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The outcome of the election could determine the fate of policing in America. Vox explains what qualified immunity is and its vast impact on...
Lower BC HSR: Could a high-speed rail line between Whistler and Chilliwack via Vancouver become a reality?
Failing workers: According to a study, late-night transit...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKcZxwTAVEM
Bloomberg QuickTake looks at a company that is using 3-D printing to tool all sorts of vehicles, including mini-buses. Could this be a significant...
Reducing poverty: Forty-four European cities are pledging €14 billion in funding to alleviate poverty and social exclusion.
Rent crisis: Overdue rent is piling up and...
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Dave Amos of City Beautiful explains the history of city design in the Americas, which were shaped by the Spanish Conquistadors.