Deserve, the Concept and the Song

I was recently telling a supervisor friend about an unpleasant incident. I don't talk often about unpleasant incidents, for reasons outlined elsewhere, but they...

Sunday Video: Why So Many Suburbs Look The Same

https://youtu.be/vWhYlu7ZfYM In this Vox episode of Almanac, Phil Edwards explains why so many suburbs look the same. Principally, the advent of federal financing, the cul-de-sac,...
A rendering some a row of trees and lawn on a lid over 405.

Pollution Impacts Heighten the Need for Lids or Freeway Removal

As the region prepares for Sound Transit 2 (ST2) investments to come online, several cities are increasing zoning capacity near future light rail stations....
A white t-shirt reads "I only trick or treat in 15-minute neighborhoods"

7 Last-Minute Urbanist Halloween Costumes

Organized by what you already have on hand. It's been weeks since we began celebrating Halloween. The Danny Elfman music, the pumpkin spice, and the...

Columbia City Group Pushes for ‘Town Square’ Festival Street

Following the successful implementation of a pandemic-prompted street patio in Columbia City, a group of community members formed Friends of Ferdinand Festival Street and are trying to find a way to make it permanent.

Sunday Video: Breaking The Loud Barrier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8dj7tYr1lA For all those Seahawks fans out there, best of luck at the NFC Championship!

Council Moves Spruce Street Rezone, Demolition Ordinance

On Tuesday, the Seattle City Council voted on legislation to rezone a site across from the King County Juvenile Detention Center on Squire Park....
An outdoor café

Smart Planning Has Made La Rochelle a Paradise for Walking and Biking

Situated on the central west coast of France, La Rochelle is one of the country's most popular domestic tourist destinations because of its proximity...