A Walkable Aurora Avenue
You’ve driven down Aurora, but have you ever walked it? Chances are, you haven’t. And nobody would blame you. The street is not designed...
Sunday Video: How To Design A Great Street
https://youtu.be/xov7Ao_fPwQ
Europe is awash in great streets. But what makes them so great? And what can other cities learn from these streets?
Third Cruise Terminal Cancelled, Activists Call on Port of Seattle to Phase Out Cruise...
"Is your port doing business with a dangerously unregulated industry?"
If you live in Seattle, a city that prides itself on protecting workers' rights...
New Cruise Terminal Shores Up Opportunity for Streetcar
The Port of Seattle is planning a new cruise terminal at South King Street, just steps away from the Occidental Square streetcar station and...
A Tree Grows in Tacoma, But Will It Be There in 10 Years?
Tacoma has the least tree canopy in the Puget Sound Region. Residents experience this reality in higher average temperatures and poor air quality.
On a...
Smart Grids: Technology for a Green Urban Energy Future
The buzzwords “smart grid” have been floating around in environmentalist circles, national security circles, and it’s even made an appearance in urbanist media. Hype...
Will Seattle’s Future Skyline Be Dotted with Wind Turbines?
Solar power dominates the urban renewable energy conversation, but wind can also generate a significant portion of cities' energy needs locally. Typically not associated...
Snohomish County’s Newest Backyard Cottage Law Could Accelerate Exurban Sprawl
The Snohomish County Council moved to expand allowances for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) such as backyard cottages in rural areas this week. However, the...