Light Rail in ST3: A Region-Defining Decision
As Seattle's economy continues to grow rapidly and as congestion continues to increase, the upcoming ballot measure Sound Transit 3 (ST3) enables us to...
Big Ideas from Imagine Downtown
Last year, the One Center City framework for Downtown Seattle graduated into a "defined action plan." In the process, City officials sought to continue...
Seattle Lays Out 2030 Mode Shift Goals in Climate Framework
Questions remain about how the City will get there and how committed it is to overcoming obstacles.
Transit would jump from 11% of trips...
Sunday Video: Congestion Tax Stockholm
https://youtu.be/pGmHErETnjs
Stockholm has a congestion charge system in place. This video explains how it was developed and implemented.
Op-Ed: Harrell’s Growth Plan Shorts Housing and Tree Canopy
Architect Michael Eliason shares his blueprint for a greener Seattle with more abundant and affordable housing. The vision goes beyond townhomes to stacked flats amidst ample tree canopy.
Are North Seattle’s Legislators Opposed to Protecting Vulnerable Road Users?
Last week, the sexist, anti-bike (see second image below), anti-safe streets "neighborhood group" Save 35th Ave NE, who has been demanding that the 35th...
Sunday Video: Permeable Concrete
Tarmac, a British company, shows just how much water their permeable concrete can absorb. Using mixer truck, 4,000 liters of water are sucked through...
Community Development Counters Eco-Gentrification from Duwamish Valley Cleanup
The Duwamish River is a contaminated Superfund site, but cleanup is underway. Advocates are pushing for community development and affordable housing to reduce displacement as the Duwamish Valley becomes more attractive.