Posts tagged Seattle
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Strategies the Washington region can borrow from other cities to make TOD more equitable
As the Washington region makes way for more transit-oriented development around Metro stations, the Purple Line, and other transit hubs, here are some equity-centered initiatives leaders can consider from other cities across the country. Keep reading…
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National links: A small city with an ambitious emissions plan
Oslo’s ambitious plan to bring down emissions. Results of a case study for healthy cities. London’s newest subway has an engineering-first approach. Keep reading…
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National links: Why individuals still shoulder the blame for systemic traffic safety risks
The idea that 94% of crashes are caused by human error is hindering the systemic change we need. The pandemic is changing the e-commerce environmental math. Fast-growing Seattle channeled that growth into its downtown core. Keep reading…
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National links: Electric vehicles can’t fight climate change the way bicycles can
Electric vehicles aren’t enough to halt climate change, but bicycling has more promise. Does the Pacific Northwest need more cities? Motorists and pedestrians compete for space on UK streets. Keep reading…
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National links: Here’s how beer gardens and halls became popular in the US
A look at the history of beer gardens. A new law in Seattle could mean more child care facilities in the city. How transportation planning was impacted by this broken algorithm, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: How bike lanes in Bogotá are helping to slow the spread of the coronavirus
Bogotá adds more bike lanes to fight against the coronavirus. The mystery of the missing bus rider. What could a COVID-19 related recession look like, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: The world keeps sprawling
Why is sprawl growing globally? More and more cities move toward all-electric. A plan to integrate the Bay Area transit systems, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: Where transit projects are sprouting up in 2020
Transit projects abound across North America. Historic preservation councils are stopping solar panels from going up. A former airport transforms into a complete community, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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If you put the Capital Beltway around other cities, how far out would it go?
The Beltway is one of the Washington’s region’s most well-known geographic features. Its ring around DC forms an unofficial boundary between the region’s core and rim. Would that hold true if it were around another city? How does the Beltway compare to other ring roads? Keep reading…
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National links: Why parking lots are disappearing from downtowns across the US
Many downtown parking lots are getting a new life as housing and offices. A plan to build a high-speed light rail connecting Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver gains traction. Dallas takes on transportation as its first climate change issue. Keep reading…