Washington
Don't Replace Seattle's Viaduct
A citizen's group proposes reconnecting the waterfront to the city instead of replacing the viaduct.
22 Ways To Redo The Seattle Waterfront
Design teams come up with 22 ways to redo the Seattle waterfront without the viaduct.
'Land-Use Policy Is Public Health Policy'
Better urban planning has the potential to improve the health of community residents
State Supreme Court Rules on Scaling-Back of Light-Rail Line
The Washington Supreme Court maintains legality of changes made to voter-approved transit plan.
Will Seattle's Monorail Actually Get Built?
The Seattle Weekly uncovers a quietly-growing backlash against the Seattle Monorail by the projects one-time supporters.
A Streetcar Named Success
Even small transit projects can make a difference.
Is Public Housing Worth Saving?
As Seattle embarks on four HOPE VI projects, the program's philosophy remains questionable and its future uncertain.
Seattle's Startling Economic Development Deal
Boeing can no longer make a profit in Washington without heavy -- and startling -- taxpayer subsidies, charges the Evergreen Freedom Foundation.
Father Of Washington's Metro System Passes Away
Carlton Sickles, the man many have called 'the father of Washington's Metro system' died Saturday morning.
Best Value Procurement: The New Kind Of RFP
With a new rail plan, the Seattle region's public transit agency invents a new way to make transit developers engage the community.
Clark County's Contrarian Planner
The Columbian profiles Clark County Community Development director Richard Carson about his 'contrarian' perspectives on planning.
Conflict Over Growth And Transportation Models
Five King County transportation planners file a 'whistle-blower complaint' against colleagues over growth assumptions.
Historic Hotel For Sale: What Is The Best Use?
Built in 1925, the Winthrop Hotel was the place to stay when visiting Tacoma - then hard times fell in 1972 and the building was converted over to low-income (Section 8) housing.
Seattle Busted
Seattle must now find a new source of income after taxes for street lighting is deemed illegal.
Seattle To Consider Repealing Limit On Building Heights
Seattle will consider allowing taller building and more dense development downtown.
Ferry Snapped Up On EBay
After just three days on eBay, the Washington passenger ferry Tyee was sold to a boat broker in Florida for $560,000.
Need A Ride?
Washington State is selling some serious transportation options on eBay.
WA Considering Raising HOV Restriction
WA is considering raising the HOV restriction to 3 instead of 2 people.
The Changing Nature Of Real Estate Development
A major change in the way residential development takes place will force smaller developers to change the way they compete.
Nation's First Elected Planning Director
Clallam County, Washington, with a population 65,000, will become the first county in the nation to elect its planning director. Could this start a trend?
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
