Technology

Transit App’s Next Stop: Everett

Transit App pushed out an update this week that serves Everett even better than before. Users of the app service will now see Everett Transit (ET)...

Sunday Video: Stormwater Pollution and Green Infrastructure Solutions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATNy-vaIPXI In this video, the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District (NCSWCD) explains how stormwater is generated and poses serious threats to public health...

Sunday Video: How Japan Is Building Disaster-Proof Skyscrapers

https://youtu.be/c5X8OK1V2_c Bloomberg Quicktake highlights how Japanese engineers are designing skyscrapers to withstand disasters like earthquakes and typhoons.

Federal Regulations on the Digital Marketplace Spur Concerns for Local Businesses

It is evident that the disruption of COVID-19 has not affected all businesses equally. Restaurants closed, events cancelled, travels postponed, and many small, BIPOC-owned...

Historic FCC Votes on Internet Freedom Set to Enable Seattle Municipal Broadband

Creating vibrant and successful urban environments requires infrastructure and access to services. We include access to the Internet as being critical in a 21st...

Sunday Video: Bellevue SEM Tunneling

Sound Transit explains how the tunnel in Bellevue is being constructed without tunnel boring machines. https://youtu.be/hUJnSkKu7ZM
Sydney, Australia during Vivid Lights festival. (Photo by Hugh Han on Unsplash)

Smart Cities Require Better Digital Privacy Planning

We’ve moved beyond the initial excitement about the sizzle of smart cities. The basic idea—much heralded but limited so far in practical application—is to...

Midweek Video: Why Amsterdam Has No Garbage Day

Amsterdam's approach to waste and recycle collection differs greatly from the North American one. Not Just Bikes shows how waste and recycle is collected...