Washington State Needs a New Plan for Transportation
Washington State’s transportation infrastructure has been described as “on a glidepath to failure.” Our road conditions are consistently ranked among the worst in the nation....
Climate Action and Housing Action Are One
Seattle’s housing crisis is even worse than you think, and here's the first step to fixing it.
Everyone knows Seattle has a housing crisis. And...
Sunday Video: China Is Forcing The World To Rethink Recycling
https://youtu.be/8HROn34sDRk
With China denying importation of recyclables, countries like America need to rethink their approach to recycling goods.
What’s Going On At King Street Station?
Anyone walking past King Street in the last several weeks may have noticed an interesting transformation taking place. Tracks are being removed, cement molds...
Seattle Has Worst Air Quality in World as Mayor Harrell Attends C40 Climate Summit
Mayor Bruce Harrell was in Buenos Aires yesterday attending the C40 Climate Summit. Back at home, Seattle's air quality was rated "very unhealthy" and...
Catholic Church Property Sale Sets Stage for 1,300 Carbon-Neutral Homes in First Hill
The Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle has announced the impending sale and redevelopment of four properties on First Hill in Seattle to Westbank, a developer based...
Sunday Video: Life Between Buildings
Tobias Lau, of Social Action, described how prior to learning about the innovative research about social life and experiences in cities led by Danish architect Jan...
Seattle’s Geologic Hazards Can Be Overwhelming, But Preparation Can Start Now
“Seismic” buttons in Seattle’s elevators hide ubiquitously in plain sight. When I was new to the city last year, these buttons were a reminder...