What We’re Reading: Climate Hawk
Climate Hawk - David Roberts writes about the difference between being an environmentalist and a climate hawk: "The wealthy developed world, but especially the US...
MASS Mayoral Forum Shows Growing Consensus Around Urbanist Policies
On Wednesday, five Seattle Mayor candidates squared off in a forum that we co-hosted alongside our allies at the Move All Seattle Sustainability (MASS)...
Disregard Douthat; Spread The Successful Strategies Of Liberal Cities
On Sunday, Ross Douthat responded to a libertarian think-tank article making the argument that Trump attacks liberal cities to justify white nationalism. Douthat appears to...
Pacific Northwest’s Largest Highway Project Ever Is in Deep Denial
Proponents of a $7.5 billion project to widen I-5 and replace the Columbia River bridge are ignoring induced demand, creating faulty traffic models that obscure its real environmental impact.
Tacoma’s Lincoln District Gets Tree Planting Boost with Green Blocks Program
Tacoma's Green Blocks program is expanding into the Lincoln International District in October and looking for residents looking to help plant and care for trees.
Trees + Density = Livability
Last October, Seattle Weekly republished an article headlined, ‘Will Seattle Finally Protect its tree canopy’, which was followed a few days later by Seattle Mag’s...
Issaquah Highlands TDR Deal: Public Comment Continues
Issaquah City Council had a well-attended meeting last night to discuss a major amendment to the Issaquah Highlands, which was detailed yesterday.
Local residents were...
Op-Ed: Prop 1A Is Seattle’s Opportunity to Lead on Climate Justice
The rents and temps are too damn high. Seattle’s social housing developer can help -- with Prop 1A funding. Vote yes on Prop 1A by February 11.