Environment & Sustainability

Two Horrendous Studies Perpetuate Efforts To Destroy Interbay

SDOT's new BIRT and Ballard Bridge studies continue history of mistreating the industrial neighborhood. Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) released two studies last week. Both...
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Seattle Requests Federal Help in Planning “Low-Emission Neighborhoods”

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has officially requested funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation to figure out how to plan and fund...

The Gateway Project: Unions Need to Oppose Sprawl, Support Density

Tensions are flaring between progressive interest groups in Seattle. Groups representing labor and environmentalists recently have found themselves on opposing sides of the decision to lease one...

Trailhead Direct Returns for Another Season with Expanded Transit Service

Urban hikers and outdoor enthusiasts will have access to Trailhead Direct once again beginning on Saturday--bypassing congested and often full trailhead parking lots. The...

Initiative to Transition Washington to a Low-Carbon Future Headed for November Vote

A carbon fee initiative (Initiative 1631) to combat climate change and transition Washington to a low-carbon future is poised to qualify for the November...
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Green Roofs Provide Many Benefits as Cities Densify

As U.S. cities grow in population, increasing their density provides opportunities for more housing, jobs, recreation, and infrastructural efficiency. When developed thoughtfully, urban density...

Harrell and Inslee Tout Climate Work as Seattle Hosts Bloomberg Summit

Mayor Bruce Harrell and Governor Jay Inslee were on Thursday's program at Bloomberg Green Festival hosted at the Seattle Center. Both touted local leadership on environmental issues, even as that work remains tenuous.
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Protesters to Rally Against Enclave Development at Coal Creek

Critics say the tract of detached houses would increase sprawl, harm critical wildlife habitat. This Saturday, February 11th, Save Coal Creek and the Issaquah Alps...