Appeal Denied: Compassion Seattle’s Charter Amendment is Dead
CA 29 is over, but the debate over how to end homelessness is not
A three-judge panel from the Washington State Court of Appeals has...
The Book Lives
This lil' thing just keeps chugging--thanks to you. We've printed a third run of books, in conjunction with my recent TED talk (which will...
In a Pandemic, We Should Be Closing Unused Streets, Not Crowded Parks
On Thursday, the Seattle Mayor’s Office announced on KUOW that several parks would be closing. Later in the afternoon, those specific parks were announced....
Attend A ‘Jane’s Walk’ This Weekend To Celebrate Jane Jacobs’ 100th Birthday
Jane Jacobs, a hero to many an urbanist, was born one hundred years ago today. This weekend, Seattle is celebrating with "Jane's Walks" throughout...
Sunday Video: Why American Public Transit Is So Bad
https://youtu.be/-ZDZtBRTyeI
Vox explains why American public transportation falls short in many communities and cities compared to international counterparts.
Can Housing Keep Up With Seattle’s Office Boom?
Seattle is essentially gaining a second downtown with the emergence of South Lake Union (SLU) as a business and residential center where it seems new...
Sunday Video: Design Shaped By The Community
"Americans spend 90% of their time indoors" explains Marc Kushner in this animated talk in which he discusses how architecture shapes us and triggers...
Sunday Video: How Our Food Choices Stack Up In Greenhouse Gas Emissions
https://youtu.be/3lrJYTsKdUM
When it comes to food, our choices in what we eat has significant implications in our greenhouse gas emissions. Vox explains how the emissions...