Washington

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels has produced a spoof political ad to mock the preservation of the city's controversial Alaskan Way Viaduct, although he may run into ethics violations for using a City Hall production crew.

June 2, 2006 - Seattle Weekly

For less than the cost of a recent school levy, Tacoma, Washington, could have a brand new old-style streetcar system.

June 1, 2006 - Tacoma News Tribune

An open space preservation coalition led a visioning exercise for the future of Seattle, to "design Seattle's green network for the next century".

May 25, 2006 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

The policy director of Climate Solutions (based in Washington state and British Columbia) opines that rising gas prices have beneficial effects on the environment, and consumers need to be given the truth so as to make real changes in lifestyle.

May 17, 2006 - The Seattle Times

Dan Savage weighs in on the city's plan to increase the number of buses in circulation.

May 13, 2006 - The Seattle Stranger

The controversial highway redevelopment isn't as massive as Boston's Big Dig, but it represents equally weighty issues for the future of the city.

April 22, 2006 - Seattle Weekly

As congregations dwindle and development pressures increase, more "grand old churches" are contemplating selling their property to make way for hospitals, condos, and apartments.

April 18, 2006 - Tacoma News Tribune

New solar-powered pay kiosks are increasing city revenue at formerly metered or free spaces, and new plans are afoot to rollback after hours free parking, meaning nights and weekends could cost drivers.

April 17, 2006 - Seattle Weekly

The Seattle city council passes sweeping changes to downtown height limits, allowing for taller buildings.

April 4, 2006 - The Seattle Times

Read about 20 experts' vision for a perfect art world in Seattle.

March 29, 2006 - Seattle Weekly

A former Seattle Mayor shells out close to $1 million for development rights over the Lusty Lady strip club, after the owners refuse to sell.

March 28, 2006 - Seattle Weekly

While options for what to do with Seattle's obsolete waterfront Alaskan Way Viaduct may seem limited, another plan has been thrown into the mix.

March 28, 2006 - The Seattle Times

The city looks to join countries -- the U.S. not included -- who have agreed to meet the environmental provisions outlined in the Kyoto Protocol. Widespread car use is the biggest obstacle to compliance.

March 26, 2006 - The Seattle Times

Discussion over whether to replace the aging viaduct with a tunnel, and the potential impact on the city’s waterfront, will only intensify as a November advisory election approaches.

March 23, 2006 - The Seattle Stranger

The administration espouses a 'Housing First' approach, yet cities lack the resources necessary for implementation.

March 16, 2006 - Seattle Weekly

Although more expensive, replacing a critical yet obsolete viaduct with a tunnel would leave the most room for development.

March 11, 2006 - Seattle Weekly

Searching for fast disappearing skateboard space in Seattle, two activists took matters into their own hands and created a fully functioning park before the city caught on.

March 8, 2006 - The Seattle Stranger

Two downtown housing plans in Seattle present different demands to developers; each calls for the creation of an affordable housing fund, yet the amount of funding and additional amenities required varies.

March 6, 2006 - The Seattle Stranger

The Mayor wants to replace a dangerously old waterfront highway with a tunnel -- but could the effort actually make matters worse, especially for Pike Place Market?

February 27, 2006 - The Seattle Stranger

King County, Washington, executive Ron Sims participated in a roundtable discussion at the Brookings Institution last week to address challenges faced by counties with changing needs.

February 26, 2006 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer