Tree Canopy Analysis Shows Tacoma Rezone Critics Exaggerate Concerns
Critics of policies that increase urban density often point to negative impacts on tree canopy as reason to oppose zoning changes. Some opponents to...
Effort To Make UW Master Plan More Equitable Goes Public
The University of Washington (UW) released the final details of their campus master plan on Wednesday. As reported in earlier coverage, the UW expects...
Community Investments In A Growing University District
The University District is increasingly becoming a beneficiary of significant public and non-profit investments. In releasing the updated neighborhood rezone and urban design proposal...
Neighborhood Plans are High Minded Gatekeeping
Having attended a number of community meetings around Seattle, I can say that there are few things worse than watching a newcomer with ideas...
Unserious in Seattle
The City's Comp Plan is seriously flawed from the start.
Seattle knows how to get serious when we need to, whether that’s building trillion dollar...
It Is Time For Sound Transit’s Board of Directors Meeting
How to watch and comment at today's system expansion discussion.
After a lot of discussion and plenty of competing visions, it is time to hear...
Plan Shapes Up For Seattle RapidRide Expansion
Seattle is moving full steam ahead on its RapidRide network planning program, a bold initiative to provide high-quality frequent bus service across the city. Seven...
Largely Status Quo Harrell Budget Proposal Puts Police First
Mayor Bruce Harrell largely presented a status quo biennium budget on Tuesday, but he is seeking to undo a few recent progressive policy wins,...