Washington
Marvels In Security And Seismic Safety Engineering
New structural technologies make a courthouse under construction in Seattle a marvel of security and seismic safety.
City's Struggle For A Stronger Downtown Is Succeeding
Though it still faces challenges, the revival of downtown Seattle is succeeding.
Endangered Seattle
Historic preservation? It's just so yesterday.
Seattle Mayor Proposes Streetcar Line
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels hopes new streetcar line will support new bio-tech campus
A Rural-Living How-To For City Dwellers
Chelan County issues its "Code of the West," warning emigres from urban areas on what to expect of rural living.
The Lava Lamp Approach To Economic Development
The City of Soap Lake, WA, is considering a towering 60-foot-high lava lamp in the center of downtown to revive tourism.
Lessons On Clearing Traffic
A former state trooper provides training on how to reduce traffic jams
Rails To Trails Dispute Heats Up
Establishment of the trail has divided the Lyle-area community in Klickitat County, Washington.
Seattle's Monorail Route Will Follow 'Yes' Precincts
"Yes" vote precincts may overcome NIMBYism and welcome construction.
The First Large Scale Monorail In North America
Seattle's 14-mile monorail measure barely passes. The city will become the first in North America to look to a large-scale monorail to solve its traffic problems.
A City In Love With The Monorail
Votes are still being counted but it looks like Seattle voters have agreed to tax themselves to build the city's dream -- a monorail.
Feeder Bus Shortage May Decrease Monorail Ridership
Seattle's Metro Transit stated that it would not be able to provide all of the feeder buses necessary to support the proposed monorail.
EGov Alliance Offers Regional On-line Permitting Service
The new web service offers citizens and contractors the ability to apply for and recieve multiple over-the-counter permits from multiple jurisdictions in a single transaction.
Monorail Agency Ordered To Handover Public Documents
Opponents of the Seattle monorail hope to learn more about how the Elevated Transportation Company reached their transit planning decisions.
Aging Viaduct Will Cost Billions To Replace
Replacing Seattle's 50-year old Alaskan Way Viaduct will likely take 30 years and cost $15.7 billion.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Endorses Monorail Proposal
A monorail through the heart of Seattle would have a dramatic impact on the architectural and cultural fabric of the city.
Is Seattle's Traffic Congestion Easing?
Recent traffic count data suggest that the number of cars on many state roads is decreasing.
Development Of County Trail Under Dispute
King County, Washington is looking to resolve privacy, land rights and safety issues concerning the development of a 10.6 mile county trail.
A Model For Seattle's Monorail
Seattle looks to Vancouver's SkyTrain system for inspiration.
Seattle's Monorail Proposal In Home Stretch
The City of Seattle is voting on November 7 for among many things, a monorail through part of the City.
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.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
