Urbanism 101: What is an EcoDistrict?

Urbanism 101 is a series that breaks down concepts in urban planning, policy, and related fields using vivid examples. In this introductory article, we're...

We Need a Holistic Traffic Model that Actually Works for Our Goals

It is time for America to get off the highway hamster wheel. Our dull-eyed pursuit of building more highways is a disaster for the...

Annual Seattle Design Festival Kicks Off August 20

It's time to get ready for the 12th annual Seattle Design Festival, which will be held August 20-26 at locations across the city. This...

When Thinking Globally and Acting Locally Is No Longer Optional: Why Seattle Needs Buses

The scientific evidence for anthropogenic climate change is now irrefutable.* Climate change is not some far off disaster that can be passed on to...

Sunday Video: Should Cities Expand Into The Sea?

https://youtu.be/Ak-kAdhh8-o City Beautiful explores the topic of land reclamation, the process of turning shallow water areas into land.

Sunday Video: Transit Talks -Climate Equity and Transit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od-m4nrPVHs Transportation Choices Coalition recently held a "Transit Talks" panel discussion, which focused on topics of equitable and clean transportation solutions. The panelists included: Bryce Yadon,...

Midweek Video: An Intro to Urban Wastewater Systems

https://youtu.be/-HkRkCXPjzw Have you ever wondered how urban stormwater and sewer systems in cities work? Dave Amos walks through the history of these systems and the...

Wonkabout Washington: Equity in SEPA Reform, Improving Watersheds in Port Angeles

Keeping an Equity Focus for SEPA Reform in Seattle This year’s legislative session saw the passage of a major bill, House Bill 1923 that aims...