Push for Solar Schools Gaining Momentum
Supporters of solar power for Seattle Public Schools can sign a petition or register to speak at Wednesday's School Board meeting.
During the windstorm...
King County Climate Plan Needs ‘Serious Course Correction’ on Transportation
King County is falling behind on its climate goals due to a reticence to tackle transportation emissions, the top source of climate pollution in the region.
Call to Action: Send a Washington Can’t Wait Letter
The Urbanist has joined Futurewise in its Washington Can't Wait campaign seeking to reform the Growth Management Act (GMA) to incorporate sustainability, equity, and...
Fridaygram: Gas Works Park
One of Seattle’s most unique places, Gas Works Park, is a pioneering example of the regeneration of a contaminated industrial site as a public...
Midweek Video: Why Do People Commute By Airplane?
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Super commuting was on the up and up prior to the pandemic. Why are people doing it, who is doing it, and what can...
Snohomish County Considering Suburban Sprawl Expansions As Part of Comprehensive Plan Updates
Snohomish County policymakers have advanced proposals that could result in urban growth area (UGA) expansions. In total, 1,283 acres could be added to the...
Council Passes Downtown Rezones, SEPA Infill Modifications
Two major land use bills were passed by the Seattle City Council on Monday. Large swaths of Downtown and South Lake Union will receive...
In Trees Vs. Parking War, Washington Just Gave Trees a Leg Up
A bill pushed by Bothell Rep. Davina Duerr and approved by the Washington legislature this week would prioritize trees when retention policies come into conflict with local parking mandates.