Midweek Video: How Do Cities Get Enough Fresh Water?
https://youtu.be/Q1NLATszskU
Dave Amos dives into the issue of water, the lifeblood of cities. He explores how climate change, over-development, and other impacts can pose challenges...
Pierce County Updates Plans for Central Urban Growth Areas
In October, the Pierce County Council adopted updates to the community plans of Frederickson, Mid-County, Parkland-Spanaway-Midland, and South Hill that should encourage denser development...
Sunday Video: How China’s Flagship Belt and Road Project Stalled Out
https://youtu.be/AU1OvrbawE8
China has been heavily focused on global infrastructure initiatives through its Belt and Road strategy to increase the country’s prosperity and influence. A key...
Amazon’s Moves on Kroger Turf Glimpse the Future of Buying Food (And It’s Not...
Through some clever permit digging, our friends over at GeekWire have found that the vacant New Seasons in Ballard is being refit as an...
How Seattle Can Become a City of Two Million
Imagine two million people living in Seattle city limits. You may think this is only possible with a skyline like New York or Hong...
Midweek Video: Why Do People Commute By Airplane?
https://youtu.be/BoxZuHl3caU
Super commuting was on the up and up prior to the pandemic. Why are people doing it, who is doing it, and what can...
Preparing Washington for Nevada-Style Company Towns
Here’s the plan. We’re starting a wireless biometric crypto-AI blockchain company. Instead of a traditional headquarters, we’re going to buy up 50,000 acres of...
Snohomish County Explores Higher Lot Coverage Allowances in Medium Density Zones for Housing
Land use reform in Snohomish County could bring increased lot coverage to multifamily and commercial zones in unincorporated urban growth areas. Increasing the development...