The region's transit agency is spending about $4 million a month on a stalled transit plan as its board of directors debates what type of light-rail line to build.
"Sound Transit is spending about $4 million a month as its board of directors debates what type of light-rail line to build. To date, the agency has spent more than $191 million designing a $4.1 billion light-rail system that was expected to stretch between SeaTac and Seattle's University District and be completed by 2009. Cost increases and budget shortfalls recently forced the agency to scrap that plan. The money spent so far shouldn't be considered a waste, regardless of what type of system Sound Transit ends up building, said Joni Earl, the agency's acting executive director." While recognizing the importance of the planning phase for a project of this scale, some board members and residents are concerned about the mounting costs.
Thanks to Christian Peralta
FULL STORY: Stalled, Sound Transit still spends: $4 million a month goes out as agency reviews options
Maui's Vacation Rental Debate Turns Ugly
Verbal attacks, misinformation campaigns and fistfights plague a high-stakes debate to convert thousands of vacation rentals into long-term housing.
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
In Urban Planning, AI Prompting Could be the New Design Thinking
Creativity has long been key to great urban design. What if we see AI as our new creative partner?
King County Supportive Housing Program Offers Hope for Unhoused Residents
The county is taking a ‘Housing First’ approach that prioritizes getting people into housing, then offering wraparound supportive services.
Researchers Use AI to Get Clearer Picture of US Housing
Analysts are using artificial intelligence to supercharge their research by allowing them to comb through data faster. Though these AI tools can be error prone, they save time and housing researchers are optimistic about the future.
Making Shared Micromobility More Inclusive
Cities and shared mobility system operators can do more to include people with disabilities in planning and operations, per a new report.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
planning NEXT
Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie