Midweek Video: One Chart Shows How America Can Leave Fossil Fuels Behind
https://youtu.be/QfAXbGInwno
In this video, Vox highlights a Sankey diagram that shows where all of America's carbon emissions come, which can inform how the country should...
Sunday Video: Congestion Tax Stockholm
https://youtu.be/pGmHErETnjs
Stockholm has a congestion charge system in place. This video explains how it was developed and implemented.
Vital Growth Management Bills Move to the Senate
Washington Can't Wait Week of Action is March 15th-19th.
It’s the third quarter of the Washington Legislative session. The body’s major (self-imposed) hurdle has been...
Seattle Must Require Public Buildings Meet Passivhaus Standards to Lead on Climate
The City of Seattle owns a deep portfolio of buildings, while also overseeing a steady progression of new construction—schools, libraries, fire stations, office buildings—it...
Wonkabout Washington: Road Map for Washington’s Future
Quick quiz: Can you name all fourteen goals of Washington state’s Growth Management Act? Would you guess that addressing climate change is not one...
City Council Allows Taller Wood Buildings, Reforms Street Vacation Process and Advances Waterfront LID
On Monday, the Seattle City Council approved several actions related to land use and public space. These included revisions to the Seattle Building Code...
Seattle Ranked Seventh Greenest US City, But Metrics Invite Questions About Eco-Credibility
Given the Emerald City's reputation for progressive environmental politics, it may come as no surprise to many people that Seattle was recently ranked seventh...
Georgetown’s Mini Mart City Park: From Toxic Waste to Community Space
At 6525 Ellis Avenue in Georgetown a typical summer block party is in full swing. The street, closed to traffic, bustles with people standing...