Civics and Culture

Help Bring Seattle Home!

The annual Point In Time Count numbers came out yesterday. 12,112 people experiencing homelessness were counted countywide, a 4 percent increase from last year....

What Is the Correct Percentage of Single-Family Zoning in Seattle?

Three years ago, the previous mayor’s Housing Affordability and Livability Agenda (HALA) draft proposal was leaked to the press, which zeroed in on just...

Sunday Video: Most Amazing Metro Stations From Around The World

https://youtu.be/r5qC21x-5AU Take a gander at 16 amazing metro stations from around the world. This video shows that transit doesn't have to be a bland experience....

Sunday Video: Design For Inclusive Public Life

https://youtu.be/h5u7GuMRw_Q How do we design for inclusive urban public spaces and life? Jeff Risom from Gehl explains this paradigm.

Rockin’ the In-Between

The sensation was that of riding on air, a wave of euphoria whose origin I could hardly trace. I told them about the reroute. This...

Forward Thrust Part 3: Big League City

The disappointment that urbanists feel about Seattle’s failure to obtain a subway system in 1968 (see part one and part two of the Forward Thrust series)...

Trailhead Direct Expands to North Bend on May 19th

Another Trailhead Direct van route will launch this weekend, connecting hikers and outdoor enthusiasts on weekends and holidays to trails in North Bend. In...

Bike Everywhere Month: Exploring Our Region By Bike Has Never Been Easier!

The sun is finally out and May is Bike Everywhere Month, so what better time to get out on a bike for some car...