Zoomers Flock to Tacoma over Pricey Seattle
You would have to be quite old to remember when it was cheaper to live in the city than the countryside. It’s been a...
Americans Are Ready to Move On from Highway Expansion Even If Politicians Persist
A new poll found 82% of voters don’t believe highway expansions are the best solution for reducing congestion.
America runs on highway sprawl and car...
What Housing Shortage?
Why do Seattle rents continue to rise to higher and higher levels of unaffordability?
A new narrative has taken hold to explain this: the housing...
Fast, Frequent Transit Would Drive Ridership Rebound, Commute Seattle Survey Shows
Denser housing would help too, as survey finds apartment dwellers more likely to ride transit or walk.
Commute Seattle's annual survey is a unique snapshot...
2020 Census Includes Some Surprises for Seattle Council District Redistricting
Ahead of the 2023 election, the seven Seattle City Council districts are set to be redrawn using 2020 U.S. Census figures to rebalance each...
New Tool Visualizes Housing Near Transit in Puget Sound Cities
How many new homes could be created if cities in the Puget Sound region legalized denser housing near transit stations and where would they...
Urban Microgrids: The Potential for Urban Energy Generation and Efficiency
In 2018, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced that the Miller Community Center would soon be home to a $3.3 million solar microgrid. This project...
Local Columnists Shrink from Seattle’s Growth and Vitality
Seattle is shrinking and that's a good thing, columnist Danny Westneat opined in the Seattle Times, making a very big deal of one year...