Exploring Destinations on the New RapidRide H

The latest addition to King County's RapidRide network brings speedier transit travel between Downtown, Delridge, White Center, and Burien. King County Metro officially launched service...

Governor Inslee Uses Veto To Encourage Urban Siting Of Schools

Governer Jay Inslee (D-Washington) has taken a stand on siting schools in rural areas. Two weeks ago the Governor issued a partial veto--a power he's...

The Urbanist Podcast: Live from France

In this episode, I call in from Nantes, France, to chat with reporter Ray Dubicki about my current trip to Europe. We discuss all...

Space-decoding the elements of urbanism

First in a series of illustrated ruminations from the South of France. According to the New York Times‘ Roger Cohen, France is struggling with changing...

Wife Saving Wheels

“Listen, I gotta tell you a story.”“Sure,” I answered. “Lemme let these people on real quick.”“Yeah.” He was excited, grinning in the dark at Rainier...

Sunday Video: Why Are We Still Widening Highways in US Cities?

https://youtu.be/NcUx5r_ksk8 Dave Amos explains why it’s so hard to oppose highway expansion projects and why highway expansions are so pervasive in America, even though highway...
Washington is a black woman with short hair. She holds the microphone and looks to her left toward Natalie Walton-Anderson and the auditor as she delivers her rebuttal.

Auditor Criticizes Seattle’s Approach to Gun Violence, Deputy Mayor Fires Back

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell pushed back against an auditor report calling for more coordination around gun violence prevention and criticizing SPD’s haphazard approach to investigations. Deputy Mayor Tiffani Washington said she felt disrespected by the audit process being reinitiated by Council President Sara Nelson and that the issue was already under control.

It’s Called Madness

  I'm riding the bus home tonight, racking my brain for particulars. He had a helmet, I'm thinking. It's just after 1am, and I'm sitting...