What We're Reading

What We’re Reading: Travel Banned, CA HSR Approval, and Progressive Paris

Travel banned: The European Union will continue to bar Americans from entering due to the uncontrolled pandemic at home ($). Mexico has also closed the...

What We’re Reading: Pedestrian Streets for Capitol Hill?

Bike lane biz: The full business case for making bike lanes by taking over parking spaces. Ch-ch-changes: The STB continues their look at potential Metro bus...

What We’re Reading: Kenmore Urbanism, Federal Regression, and Disputable Fugures

Sky high: After delays, the world's tallest skyscraper in Jeddah is getting construction underway. Kenmore urbanism: Crosscut highlighted this week how urban life is taking...

What We’re Reading: The Bikeable and Walkable City

https://www.youtube.com/embed/u_K0GYGkbJU $15 Now: A look into how Seattle's new minimum wage is working for one restaurant company. Overparked: The Stranger goes all in on an explainer...

What We’re Reading: Double-Decker E-Buses, Building Up, and New Tacoman Urbanites

E-buses: Electric double-decker buses are coming to Los Angeles. Loads of storage: American cities are drowning in car storage, says Streetsblog. Better alleyways: How to make...

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Withdrawn but not out: Mayor Jenny Durkan had her pick to lead the Human Services Department withdraw from further consideration.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: Joe Biden, Our Next President

Our next president: Joe Biden will become America's next president ($). Celebration: Seattleites celebrated the victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in Capitol Hill. The...

What We’re Reading: Parks or Housing?

The Next 20: The Department of Planning and Development released their four alternatives for city growth through 2035--but Nick Licata wants to steer development...