Put a lid on it: Scott Bonjukian takes another look at covering I-5 with a lid.
Climate controlled: Dubai has plans for a the world’s first fully climate controlled city.
Bike lanes on 2nd Ave: Protected bike lanes are likely to arrive just in time for the launch of Pronto!
Giant blob: The Jersey Shore’s got a massive blob of algae blooming off its coast.
Federal funding drama: The House and Senate inch closer to solving the transportation fiscal cliff, but they have a ways to go. Of course, all approaches of the feds are less than ideal, but Oregon is a good model for the future.
New BAT lanes: Pike Street quietly gets some new BAT lanes. Hopefully this means faster bus service!
Big old hole: Yeah, you’ve probably seen that big gaping hole in Downtown at 4th Ave and Cherry St, and there’s no guarantee that it’s going away anytime soon. But a land value tax would likely make it develop quickly.
Legal pot: Marijuana is now legal for sale, and it’s quite expensive.
Post-apocalyptic Detroit: The city is on a rebound, and many think it’s time to invest. However, the city could lose some of its precious artwork.
Gentrification segregation: As the US continues to gentrify, it’s largely happens along the lines of education which leads to wealth.
We want it more: Homeless advocates are still trying to acquire the Federal building in Downtown and push the Seattle Public Schools out of consideration.
Sand Point Crossing: Seattle Subway makes the case for a different cross-lake option, this one via Sand Point to Kirkland.
7th Ave bikeway: The Puget Sound Regional Council is recommending federal funding for a 7th Avenue bikeway.
Musical references: People love to sing about New York City, and luckily there’s a map of all the places they’ve sung about in popular music.
Saving Metro: The Seattle City Council is still considering two options to save Metro, and it has until August to do so.
Scared of biking: People are often scared of biking in traffic, but these cities are showing the way to make it safer.
A report card on Denver: Zach over at the Seattle Transit Blog gives a great transit report card on his experience in Denver.
Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.