Bellevue Council Tries to Salvage Pieces of Imperiled Bike Network
It had looked like the idea of reallocating street space to bike lanes was off the table in Bellevue, but a city council discussion last week restarted the debate.
Join The Urbanist’s Lynnwood Link Opening Celebration at Hemlock State Brewing
Join The Urbanist in Mountlake Terrace on August 30 to celebrate the opening of the Lynnwood Link light rail extension.
King County’s Transformative Vision for Downtown Seattle Comes Into View
Offering a bold vision for Downtown Seattle that could include as many as 7,800 new homes, King County has released a full strategic plan for how it might redevelop its civic campus.
An Urbanist Guide to Things to Do in South Redmond
Sound Transit's 2 Line stations in Redmond are not just commuting stops. There's a lot for an adventurous urbanist to discover around the stations.
Urbanism 101: 15-Minute Cities, Walkability, and Accessibility
What is a 15 minute city and how might Seattle be able to get closer to achieving it? Other cities around the world offer a model.
Sunday Video: Why Do Tokyo Streets Get High Praise?
Dave Amos of City Beautiful recently made a trip to Tokyo and gushed about its quiet, urban streets. Tokyo’s wide arterials can leave an...
Bob Kettle Alleges Safe Street Upgrades Hinder Emergency Response, Lacking Evidence
Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle has asserted that projects intended to improve traffic safety can negatively impact emergency response. The data to back it up is not there.
Spokane Poised to Abolish Parking Mandates in Urbanist Reform Package
Spokane is advancing a package of urbanist-minded reforms that would make on-site parking optional for new buildings. It's part of a broader effort to spur homebuilding and reduce car dependency in the Lilac City.