Waterfront Design Predictably Disappoints Seattle
On Monday, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the new, post-viaduct Alaskan Way and accompanying promenade...
What’s Better Than A Lid? Remove I-5 Entirely From Central Seattle
Seattle's Interstate 5 is in rough shape. Maintenance has been deferred so long that a full rebuild is likely necessary, as former Washington State...
Uber Endorses ST3: What This Means For The Future Of Transportation
On Monday, the ridesharing company Uber unexpectedly voiced their public support for Regional Proposition 1, also known as Sound Transit 3. The measure would...
Draft Street Design Concepts for Southeast Seattle 2018 Paving Projects
On Wednesday, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) held its second evening open house this week on street repaving plans for 2018. The open...
BRT Is Not Cheaper Than Light Rail
A common criticism of the upcoming ST3 ballot measure is that light rail is too expensive and we'd be better off with bus rapid...
Mayor’s Budget Gets Closer On Lander
Earlier this year, Senator Maria Cantwell announced that the largest grant ever awarded to the state of Washington would be going to a Seattle...
Obama Is A YIMBY
Yesterday the White House released a document called the "Housing Development Toolkit" that stirred major excitement among housing advocates and Yes In My Backyard...
New Movement Seeks To Empower Seattle Renters
On Saturday, the Capitol Hill EcoDistrict hosted a Renter Summit to kick off a community conversation about rising rents, renter protections, and transportation options....