Belltown Group Tries to Block Taller Buildings Downtown Over Birds
To prevent a 19-story apartment building long in the works, a group of Belltown residents are trying to stop code updates to Seattle's Living Building pilot program. The purported risk of bird deaths headline the group's laundry list of concerns.
Democrats Should Not Pass a Highway Expansion Focused Transportation Bill
Last year most local Democratic politicians lined up behind the carbon fee initiative (I-1631). That measure didn't pass. Nonetheless the coalition behind the initiative...
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...
Midweek Video: How Do Cities Get Enough Fresh Water?
https://youtu.be/Q1NLATszskU
Dave Amos dives into the issue of water, the lifeblood of cities. He explores how climate change, over-development, and other impacts can pose challenges...
Garbage Diagrams Only Tell Half of the Story
Let's try to build a picture of King County’s waste issues.
For the last couple of weeks, I have been working on an article about...
Op-Ed: Vote No For I-732
Editor's note: On Monday and Tuesday this week, two op-eds will appear on the publication making the cases for and against I-732, a proposed...
Sunday Video: Autonomous Vehicles Deserve Heavy Skepticism
Urbanist circles differ in how they see autonomous vehicles, particularly as they move toward wider adoption. Some see them being a tool that builds...
Trailhead Direct Returns for Another Season with Four Routes
On Thursday, King County Executive Dow Constantine announced the return of Trailhead Direct next month. The bus and van service to local trails is...