Environment & Sustainability

Sunday Video: Europe Is Also Sprawling, But Not Like The US

Europe gets high praise for its medieval and historic city centers, leaving tourists an impression that nearly everything is neatly compact. But Europe has...

Bridge Way Could See First Multifamily Project To Qualify For New Living Building Standard

The Northeast Design Review Board is about to take a look at a proposal at 3825 Bridge Way N that aims to be the...

The Best Architecture Seattle Has to Offer

Seattle is in the midst of one its largest booms in a history that is almost nothing but a string of booms and busts....

Sunday Video: A City Built on Water Is Running Out of It

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OjUtqv7LDg&t=5s Bloomberg Green explains how Mexico City is running out of water despite historically having been built on a lake. How can Mexico City solve...
A golf course and driving range with a fence in the foreground.

The Urbanist Podcast: Seattle Turns in a Terrible Scorecard on Golf Lands

Hello listeners! In this episode, reporter Ray Dubicki and I talk about golf: a sport that continues to leave a large footprint on American...

Key Washington Transportation Bills That Passed and Failed the 2019 Legislative Session

On Sunday, the Washington State Legislature concluded the 2019 legislative session. Many progressive environmental, transportation, land use, and housing bills managed to win approval...

Local Governments Voice Support for Retaining Washington’s Signature Climate Law

The City of Kenmore was the first city to pass a resolution officially opposing Initiative 2117. Others have followed, but big cities like Seattle and Bellevue have not weighed in.
A view of towers in Belltown, Seattle WA.

Bayview Tower Project Marks A Step Forward in Decarbonizing Buildings

For tenants of large apartment buildings, the prospect of a new water heating system installation can be cause for alarm. Prolonged utility shutoffs present...