Homestead Pioneers a Carbon Neutral Model for Affordable Housing
With Willowcrest Townhomes, Homestead Community Land Trust is striving to create "a replicable model" for permanently affordable net zero energy housing.
Since the 1960s,...
Copenhagenize: A Conversation with Councilmember González
Councilmember Lorena González traveled to Copenhagen with a delegation of local leaders in August to study the policies and infrastructure that have given rise...
Heroes and Zeroes of the 2022 Washington State Legislature
The Washington State Legislature adjourned on March 10th with some significant wins and some very concerning whiffs. Republicans stayed true to their do nothing...
Solidarity Budget Coalition Asks for Deeper SPD Cuts, No New Cops
Budget Chair Teresa Mosqueda unveiled the Seattle City Council's rebalancing package for the 2021 budget this week and laid out $83 million in changes...
Sunday Video: The Gym of Life
No gym membership required. Not Just Bikes extolls the virtues of “the gym of life” and how it works through the vantage point of...
Sunday Video: What Makes Delhi’s Air So Deadly?
https://youtu.be/bVzvZxW5n2Q
Last year, Delhi had very deadly air quality. The phenomenon is a mix of agricultural and urban practices that contribute to air pollution and...
The Grandeur of Seattle’s Tiny Plums
Small reminders to celebrate lots of good neighbors.
In the short gap of indecisive September clouds between Smoke Season and Spider Season, Seattle experiences one...
Seattle’s Backyard Cottage Plan Falls Short
The City's proposed changes for accessory dwelling units lacks Portland and Vancouver's ambition.
On October 4th, the City of Seattle released its Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)...