Re-bridging the bay: BNSF is looking at options to replace its bridge over Salmon Bay.
Death nail: Washington’s state supreme court struck down capital punishment in the state over its disproportionate and unfair application.
Step-by-step guide: How can planners fix badly planned cities?
Crisis averted: A pipeline explosion in British Columbia nearly took many buses in Pierce County offline.
Incentivize it: Why does public transportation outside of America work better?
Lively fences: New York City is looking to pilot colorful construction walls and scaffolding.
Capping I-5: Knute Berger talks about how capping I-5 could redeem Seattle’s past.
Serious climate: Paris is leading the way on tackling climate change.
Showbox saga: The City of Seattle is requesting that the Showbox lawsuit for $40 million in damages be dismissed.
Stuck in neutral: According to experts, the federal government isn’t adequately responding to the pedestrian safety crisis plaguing the nation.
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.