Pioneer Square Obstructionists Prevail Again
In 2011, the Seattle City Council reached what was, at the time, perceived as a compromise on height limits in Pioneer Square. Councilmember Tim...
Metro’s Battery Bus Plan Hinges on Need to Grow Service and Revenue
In September, King County Metro filed a report on their battery bus implementation plan. Like the Kenmore water taxi report, this paper is the...
The Double-Edged Sword of Public Records – Housing and Jobs vs. the Public Right...
My Trusty Gavel by Brian Turner on Flickr.
The Problem
In the present information age, with access to details about virtually anyone’s life available to all,...
U-District Open Space Forum Wraps Up
The third and final public meeting on an update to the U-District neighborhood's park plan was held on Wednesday night. Like the first meeting...
Harrell’s 2024 Budget Leaves Big Questions on Safety and Looming Shortfall
Durable solutions to police accountability, public safety, drug treatment, and homelessness all remain elusive and vaguely defined.
On Tuesday, Mayor Bruce Harrell released his 2024...
Transportation Impact Fees Chugging Ahead with Lame Duck Council
The Seattle City Council is set to take a major step toward implementing a transportation impact fee program, following a public hearing on the...
East Link Open Houses
During the month of February, Sound Transit held two open houses about East Link Light Rail project. The first open house discussed the South...
Seattle’s State Transportation Priorities for 2022: Pedestrian Streets and Freeway Removal
Every year in advance of the state legislature convening for its new session, cities around the state update their agenda. The Washington State legislature's...