Safety and Canopy Concerns Prompt Bellevue Interim Tree Protections
As reported last week, Kirkland's recent updates to its tree codes have led to a lawsuit from the Master Builders' Association of King and...
When Thinking Globally and Acting Locally Is No Longer Optional: Why Seattle Needs Buses
The scientific evidence for anthropogenic climate change is now irrefutable.* Climate change is not some far off disaster that can be passed on to...
Seattle Council Expands Tree Protections, Pedersen Dissents
Seeking to grow its tree canopy cover, Seattle -- a city originally built on logging and carved out of towering old growth forest --...
Housing Density Is a Win-Win For Wildlife and People
Washington needs abundant, affordable, and accessible housing. Accordingly, this legislative session made progress on housing density (via HB 1110, HB 1337, SB 5190, and...
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...
Former AIA Seattle Executive Director on Experiencing COP26
A bank of photojournalists lining the platform, their cameras a symphony of clicking and whirring. Bagpipes squeezing out a mournful tune. Protestors pressing forward, signs in...
Google Planned New Sustainable High-Rise Campus in Kirkland
Update: On January 20th, 2023, the City of Kirkland announced that Google will not be proceeding with the sale of the Lee Johnson site...
Washington’s Statewide E-bike Rebate Program Is Still on the Way
More than a year after the state legislature allocated $5 million in funding, we still don't have a firm date for when e-bike rebates will be available. But WSDOT says work is still happening behind the scenes and a potential launch date is on the horizon.