A graphic with the Lime scootershare and bikeshare logo and a pair of riders says

Civics and Culture

A photo shows a bus in front a public art water feature with brightly colored images painted on cement.

Speedier Bus Service in 2022 and New Public Art, Among Pierce Transit Updates

Pierce Transit has had a rough patch recently with operator shortages forcing the agency to temporarily cutback bus service, but the agency has made...
A vertical farm proposed in Seoul seeks to bring fresh organic food closer to consumers. (Courtesy of Zoubeir Azouz Architecture)

An Urbanist Case for Vertical Farming

Today, common agricultural practices come with significant environmental costs. The sector depletes fresh water supplies, occupies large swathes of land, and emits major greenhouse...

Community Pushes For Equity In 23rd & Union Development

Everyone who cares about affordable housing and equitable, community-driven development should be paying attention to 23rd and Union in the Central District. The developments...

Sunday Video: How Does Houston Plan Without Zoning?

https://youtu.be/TaU1UH_3B5k There is a big misnomer that Houston doesn’t have zoning and somehow must be a free market dream for land use. But that perception...

Returning to the 7, Pt II

What has it felt like, returning to the 7? I stepped away from the chaos to focus on art and school. Those twin pursuits continue,...

City Council Landmarks Buildings in West Seattle and Eastlake

On Monday, the Seattle City Council formally registered two new landmarks with preservation controls. In Eastlake, the old Pacific Architect and Builder Building represents a...

Why Are Seattle Democracy Voucher Users Funding Opposing Campaigns?

Seattle’s unique Democracy Voucher program provides registered voters with four $25 vouchers to donate to eligible candidates. The program has successfully flooded city elections...

Tropic Of

I couldn't quite make out what variety he specified, but I somehow knew his next word would be cancer. Him and his pet rabbit,...