Celebrate People Streets in Bothell with The Urbanist and BoPOP
Opening streets to people is a wonderful to enliven any city. Next Friday, July 29th, The Urbanist and BoPOP (Bothellites for People Orientated Places)...
On Growth, Transit, and Bikes in Vancouver, B.C.
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of visiting Vancouver, B.C. I managed to stay for a weekend instead of 30 hours and had...
Why You Should Vote No On Seattle Initiative 123
It's time to vote down one of the most disastrous ballot measures to come before Seattle voters in years: Initiative 123, a rogue attempt...
Meetup Video: January 2021 with Lid I-5
https://youtu.be/uNZvivfgcto
Lid I-5 proponents joined for January meetup to discuss results of a recent study and objectives for an I-5 lid.
CascadiaCast Episode 2: Cory Crocker
This week I'm joined by Cory Crocker, an active University District resident who helps head up U District Square. The group is working to secure parks...
How Ballard Avenue Got Its Unique Pergolas
The Urbanist spoke with business owners and leaders who have spent the last year trying to keep restaurants, shops, and the farmers market working...
Surface Highway Undermines Seattle’s Waterfront Park
The Seattle Times editorial board recently published a take on the Seattle Waterfront, and, while the Blethen gang being wrong isn't news, it's also...
State House Proposes Postponing Seattle’s 520 Lid and Trail Extension Indefinitely
State House leaders want to delay a freeway lid and multi-use trail in order to bring the overall SR 520 bridge replacement project under budget. Building those elements later would ultimately cost more and risk them being abandoned altogether.