What We're Reading

What We’re Reading: End of an Era, Bus Stop Signs, and We’re Killing Avians

End of an era: Long-time writer at Streetsblog USA, Angie Schmitt, says farewell from the publication. Dirty leadership: At the behest of the occupant in...

What We’re Reading: Evicted, A New Day, and Vacated

Evicted: The federal eviction ban has been struck down ($) and New York's eviction ban was tossed out. Wall Street also wants to hasten...

What We’re Reading: Zoner-in-Chief, Back on Track, and 20% Reduction

Zoner-in-Chief: President Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan includes language about grants for local jurisdictions to end exclusionary zoning practices and parking minimums. Proceeds: Oregon's bike...

What We’re Reading: Areaways, Red Cup Project, and Remove the Hazard

Withdrawn but not out: Mayor Jenny Durkan had her pick to lead the Human Services Department withdraw from further consideration. Areaways: Due to risk of...

What We’re Reading: Segregated Life Expectancy, Decarbonizing Zoning, and Housing First

Seattle's golf courses: Seattle has four public golf courses. What should be done with them ($)? Where HOAs prevail: A new study indicates that homeowners...

What We’re Reading: Los Angeles Again, Biketiquette, And Space Hungry

Los Angeles again: The 2028 Summer Olympics are slated to head to Los Angeles ($); this makes it the third time that the city will...

What We’re Reading: Not So Keen On Roundabouts

German ingenuity: The Germans are building affordable housing on top of parking lots in Munich. Olympic scale: A new £1.3 billion masterplan is out for the...

What We’re Reading: Density, Coziness, And Better Bikeways

A good word: "Density" can be a good word. Police reform: Advocates of police reform are pushing dueling initiatives. Reinvesting in preservation: Real estate firm Unico...