Four Generation Defining Megaprojects Seattle Must Start Now
Seattle’s era of small thinking and smaller plans must come to an end. In order to face the combined climate and housing crises, the...
We Should Rank Our Votes in Presidential Primaries
Every legally cast vote should count and every voter should feel like they had their say. I think we can all agree on that.
Unfortunately,...
Opinion: Everyone (Especially Urbanists) Should Care About the Crisis Facing Seattle Schools
A public school is an essential part of any community. Here in Seattle, public schools are in crisis.
Last month, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) announced...
Say “Yes, And” to Affordable Housing in Seattle
Seattle voters will have the opportunity to vote on building housing on publicly owned land on February 14. This housing would go to renters...
Texts Reveal Durkan’s Office Used Covert Efforts to Disperse Protesters
Fourteen days after Seattle Police abandoned their East Precinct, then Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office began to develop “covert” plans to expel protesters from the...
Sounder Needs More Service, Not More Parking Garages
Elected officials have approved another 1,500 car parking stalls at select stations along the Sounder S Line. This capital investment is astronomically expensive for...
One Stairway is Enough to Reach Housing Heaven
A bill allowing single-stairway "point access block" buildings would enhance housing and neighborhoods.
On February 2nd the Washington State Senate held its first hearing on...
Build Ballard Link Faster and Better By Skipping Second Downtown Tunnel
Savings could elevate light rail in Rainier Valley, speeding up service, improving safety, and fully automate the system.
Sound Transit is currently planning the West...