Washington
Northwest rail fans eager for Sept. 30 debut of Amtrak’s Airo fleet
Get ready for that new train smell and more seats. But they won’t go faster or run more frequently on the Cascades route in Washington and Oregon.
Amtrak’s $6 billion tunnel project moves closer to a faster Northeast Corridor
The Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel Replacement Program is Amtrak's largest-ever single infrastructure investment, and will pave the way for more reliable passenger rail service between Baltimore, Washington and Virginia.
This Washington town is burning. That’s the plan.
After a close call with wildfire, Roslyn has embraced prescribed burns to protect the community.
Budget constraints threaten light rail for Oregon, Washington’s new bridge
The current proposal includes only the infrastructure for the light rail, without funding for the train and tracks.
Washington and Oregon receive first new Amtrak trains in decades
The Airo trains promise shorter commutes, more frequent trips and fewer emissions than their predecessors.
Seattle land ‘rematriated’ to Duwamish Tribe
Volunteer efforts transformed the space from a hazardous waste zone to a community gathering spot.
One month of wildfires has cost Washington state over $200 million
Washington’s fire season lasts through October.
King County Metro adds 3,000 weekly bus trips, more connections to rail
King County Metro and Sound Transit are both making major adjustments to their bus networks to improve light rail connectivity across the region.
Study: Mountain lions reduce roadway deer collisions by 67%
Scientists in Washington state found a little-studied benefit to the presence of mountain lion populations near roadways.
Federal agencies give go-ahead to I-5 Columbia River bridge project
The next few months will clarify whether the massive bridge replacement project will secure the funding to move forward as planned.
Commentary: Seattle's new transit wayfinding system is 'more confusing than clarifying'
Changes to Sound Transit signage could make it difficult to navigate the region's train system.
Washington state has quietly built over 600 roundabouts
Nationwide data shows that roundabouts reduce injuries in crashes by 72%.
Seattle church complex includes 87 affordable homes
The Columbia City Church of Hope deeded part of its property to an affordable housing developer after limiting in-person congregation during the pandemic.
Seattle social housing agency can now issue bonds
The new Seattle Social Housing Developer funds affordable housing through a tax on the city's highest-paying companies.
Tacoma sees 62% spike in units permitted after drastic 'Home in Tacoma' rezone
The new zoning allows for backyard buildings, courtyard housing, multiplexes, "houseplexes" and rowhouses, with a minimum of four units allowed on any lot.
Is that an e-bike or electric motorcycle? A New Washington law clarifies.
New regulations require electric motorcycle riders to have a driver's license.
Sound Transit says train to Ballard is still coming
Agency officials say reports of the line's demise are exaggerated and that it remains in its plans.
Seattle bans data centers for a year
The city council approved the measure after five 'mystery' projects raised concerns among residents and city leaders.
Seattle's first social housing building gets 10,000 resident applications
The Elara at the Market development includes 150 affordable housing units.
Seattle light rail 'shatters' national ridership records with 155,000 daily rides
Sound Transit rail ridership rose sharply after the agency opened a new cross-lake connection.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
