How to Finetune Rep. Macri’s Single-Family Rezone Bill
Land use wonks and laypeople alike are rejoicing over the recent spate of proposals coming out of the state legislature related to increasing the...
It’s Well Past Time We Ditch Fossil Fuels
Yesterday, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced executive action ending the use of fracked gas infrastructure in City buildings. It represents a small step toward decoupling...
Midweek Video: Why Are There So Few City-States?
https://youtu.be/qkdUz1zoZUY
Dave Amos of City Beautiful takes on the topic of city-states. He explores why they were more common in the past, how they thrive...
Seattle Planning Commission Urges City to Get Ambitious with Growth Strategy
Yesterday, the Seattle Planning Commission released a Growth Strategy White Paper calling for dramatic changes to Seattle's zoning. The white paper builds upon the...
Sound Transit Seeking Bids for Large TOD Site in Bellevue’s Spring District
A new transit-oriented development (TOD) in Bellevue could happen on surplus property owned by Sound Transit. The transit agency is actively seeking private bids...
Sunday Video: Indicator Species of the West
https://youtu.be/T6BzZcKyJiI
Vox explains how the sage grouse is an indicator species in the American West and why the fossil fuel industry poses a serious threat...
Embracing the Middle: Olympia’s Struggle for Housing Diversity Wages On
Early this year, Minneapolis made headlines when it decided to eliminate restrictive single-family zoning laws citywide. Others followed. Oregon passed a measure that requires...
King County Designates Downtown Kirkland a Regional Growth Center
Kirkland is all but assured that its city center will be designated as a Regional Growth Center. In November, the King County Council took...