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.
Sunday Video: The Past And Future City
Stephanie Meeks, President and CEO of the Nation Trust for Historic Preservation, leads an insightful half-hour discussion on the past and future of cities...
Washington Can’t Wait 2022 Legislative Session Wrap-Up
In the blink of an eye, the 2022 WA Legislative Session has come and gone. Despite the devastating, 11th hour death of HB 1099, our bill...
Midweek Video: E-Bikes Could Change Cities Forever
https://youtu.be/IJkzX6sy6sE
Dave Amos looks at how e-bikes, which are useful at mid distances, are catching on and could change the way people get around in...
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...
Protected Bike Lanes Guard Cyclists from Pollution
As a relatively new cyclist and resident of South Seattle, the recent The Urbanist piece about the downgrading of protected bike lanes frustrated me. The...
U.S. City Governments, Seattle Included, Not as Left as Reputation
For the last few years, and in the run up to the November election, American cities led by Democratic councils and mayors have seen...
Sunday Video: Is It Wrong To Fly?
https://youtu.be/88Cd5H3kmXQ
In this video, Joss Fong and her colleagues at Vox ask the question, “Is it wrong to fly?” They examine the impacts of air...