The Contradiction and Broken Logic of Parking
Seattle is in the midst of a massive change toward a dense, car-free city, but this cultural shift hasn't come without some pinches in the...
My Changing City
From a thousand miles away I drive you to this traffic snarl my dear.
One mile stretch Northbound Exit 164 Seneca street.
The city smiles like...
Fridays for the Future: Youth Climate Activists Rally at City Hall
Seattle teens are part of an international youth movement calling on governments to do more to combat climate change.
On the first organized "Friday for...
The Urbanist’s Biggest Hits of 2021
Qualifying something as the "best" simply because it is the most popular is an idea that I've always pushed back against. But as I...
Summer Reduced Youth Fares On Metro And Sound Transit Start Mid-June
Yesterday, King County Metro and Sound Transit announced a summer pilot program that would reduce youth fares on bus and train services. The pilot...
Sunday Video: Farewell to the Pianos
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The pianos in the park were an awesome program, and it's sad to see them go. But this is a great way to cherish...
“Sheeeeeeyyiitt”: Strategies For Day Or Night
"Hey guys," I called out. This was a trio of folks about my age, milling about the Men's Shelter a bit after ten PM. In...
King County Mobility Framework Would Guide Updates to Key Countywide Plans
A new policy framework is flying under the radar that could remake how King County Metro delivers service and capital investments. Metro began developing...