The Urbanist Podcast: Trees, Density, and Cities
In this podcast, Ray and I tackle a subject that is much more controversial than it initially appears: trees in cities. The City of...
Big Ideas from Imagine Downtown
Last year, the One Center City framework for Downtown Seattle graduated into a "defined action plan." In the process, City officials sought to continue...
Issaquah Highlands TDR Deal: Public Comment Continues
Issaquah City Council had a well-attended meeting last night to discuss a major amendment to the Issaquah Highlands, which was detailed yesterday.
Local residents were...
Common Birds Bring Economic Vitality To Cities, New Study Finds
Is it worth having birds in the city?
If you live in Seattle or Berlin, the answer is yes, to the tune of $120 million...
Mayor Durkan Poses as Climate Mayor at COP26
The biggest challenge is implementation, Durkan said, which has been very true for her administration.
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as...
State Commission: Replace Gas Tax with Road Usage Charge, but Keep Highways-Only Earmark
From February 2018 through January 2019, Washington state tested out a possible replacement program for the gas tax known as the "Road Usage Charge"...
Midweek Video: E-Bikes Could Change Cities Forever
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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...
Link Light Rail Is Going 100% Carbon Neutral In 2019
Link Light Rail trains are poised to become super green. On Tuesday, Sound Transit announced a long-term agreement with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to supply...