Why Climate Advocates Should Be Urbanists, Part 1
Land use policy is a powerful tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change. So why isn’t it a bigger part of the policy debate? This four-part 'Land Use and Climate Change' series explores that question.
Seattle Releases Plan to Curb Climate Pollution from Buildings
Landlords are pushing to delay implementation schedules and lessen fees.
When asked about the causes of climate change, most may picture cars, coal mines, and...
Sunday Video: How To Protect The Amazon Rainforest
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF7-uFbE5Mc
Quartz explains how ancient civilizations an show us how to protect the Amazon rainforest.
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...
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.
Measuring Success on the Urban Villages Strategy, Part 2: Resource Use, Conservation, and Healthy...
Editor's Note: This is Part 2 in a three-part series on measuring the success of Seattle's urban village strategy. For background on the report, see...
How 3D Printing Will Change Cities
In the sci-fi series Star Trek, characters could use machines called replicators to instantly materialize just about any food, beverage, or tool on site....
City Council Poised to Reform Implementation of LOS Standards and New U District, Uptown...
On Wednesday, the Seattle City Council's held the last Planning, Land Use, and Zoning Committee meeting of the year. Three items were on the...