U.S. Pedestrian Deaths Rose to 40-Year High in 2022
A new report analyzed traffic safety data, finding that the U.S. recently reached a 40-year high for pedestrian deaths. Pedestrian fatality rates vary widely across the country, with Seattle ranked 64 highest out of 101 metros studied.
Mercer Island Debates Surveillance Cameras
Critics have raised concerns about a lack of privacy, data security, or demonstrated effectiveness in reducing crime.
Mercer Island has a new initiative under consideration:...
Poll Indicates Washingtonians Strongly Favor Statewide Missing Middle Housing Bill
More than 60% of likely Washington voters indicated they were supportive of legislation to increase production of missing middle housing across the state in...
PSRC Regional Trip Survey: Driving Down, Active Transportation Up
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) recently released a report highlighting data from the 2014 Regional Travel Study and previous studies. The report compared the results from...
The Numbers That Make Your City
Misunderstanding the size of an acre, floor area ratio, and the area of a circle ruins many conversations about the basic shape of where you live.
Map of the Week: Average Annual Household Carbon Emissions
We are a carbon-based society. Our daily lives are built around our ability to acquire and consume goods, produce things, move freely from one...
Seattle Ranked Seventh Greenest US City, But Metrics Invite Questions About Eco-Credibility
Given the Emerald City's reputation for progressive environmental politics, it may come as no surprise to many people that Seattle was recently ranked seventh...
Shoreline North Station Sees New Urban Connection Form
Within a mile of Shoreline North Station, about 1,700 homes have been built or planned since 2019. While the development pipeline is petering out, the City could jumpstart it once more with zoning changes and action to redevelop public land.