Why Do We Write About Cities?
When we write about cities, sometimes we do best when we take the metrics away.
In 2011, amid a visit to San Francisco and just...
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,...
Pronto! Emerald City Cycle Share Revealed
We've been anticipating the launch for the Puget Sound Bike Share (PSBS) for quite some time now, and we still have a while to...
Ben Ross Presents “Dead End: Suburban Sprawl and the Rebirth of American Urbanism”
On May 7th at 7pm Ben Ross will be talking about his new book, Dead End: Suburban Sprawl and the Rebirth of American Urbanism at...
Holding the Line on Fish
Of all the recent regional policy discussions to fall behind the couch in urbanist circles perhaps the most important is on the topic of...
Seattle 2035: One Last Chance
Editor’s Note: In case you missed our previous coverage of Seattle 2035, check out DPD’s Background Report, which covers the city’s planning data from 1995-2012.
The Department of Planning...
King County 2030: Introduction to Housing and Employment
Editor’s Note: King County 2030 is a series analyzing King County’s future through the lens of growth targets for the County’s Metro and Core...
Seattle’s Largest Down-Zone
On the April 18th, there will be a final public hearing regarding small lot legislation, which is targeted for passage in early May. Although...