Yearly Archives: 2024
Sunday Video: The Real Problem with “Luxury Housing”
Across North America, people claim that they want affordable housing in their communities while deriding and fighting what they perceive as "luxury housing." A...
Saturday Video: Hacks and Wonks Primary Election Roundtable
Hacks and Wonks hosted a panel on primary election results with four top political strategists. Check out the video for their takeaways.
Trail Tunnel Added Back to 520 Lid Plans After WSDOT Reversal
A bike and pedestrian tunnel underneath 10th Avenue E has been restored after advocates fought a cost-costing move to drop it from highway lid plans in North Capitol Hill,
Spokane Just Ditched Parking Mandates. What’s Stopping the Rest of Washington?
Cities across the country are ditching arbitrary requirements around how many parking spaces must be built with new housing, but Spokane is the first major Washington city to take the plunge. Will others follow?
South Lake Union Streetcar Shuttered for Weeks Due to Electrical Breakdown
The South Lake Union Streetcar has been out of operation since August 9 due to electrical issues, and there is more trouble down the line.
Op-Ed: Bellevue’s New Tree Protections Are a Needed Step Forward
Bellevue recently enacted a bevvy of protections intended to stem the tide of tree canopy loss in suburban residential neighborhoods. It's an important step toward achieving the goal of exceeding 40% tree cover and equitably distributing it across the city.
Where Did King County Metro’s Ridership Go?
A third of King County Metro's pre-pandemic transit ridership has yet to return, and many agencies are seeing stronger rebounds. Where did the bus riders go?
Seattle’s MLK Way Safety Project Takes Step Toward Fulfilling Longstanding Promise
The Seattle Department of Transportation has wrapped up work on a new bike connection between Judkins Park and Mount Baker. Its roots can be traced back to a vision the Seattle City Council moved forward in 2019.