Washington
King County's 8-city E-Permitting System
The permitting process is one that lends itself to automation, and moving to an e-permitting system has the potential to reap huge rewards.
Virtual Tour Of Koolhaas' New Library In Seattle
Tour Seattle's new Central Library designed by Rem Koolhaas.
Seattle's Reformist Legacy
The 1967 group "Choose an Effective City Council" (CHECC) reshaped Seattle city politics just in time to reshape its physical growth as well.
Whitman Defends Bush
Former EPA chief Christie Todd Whitman defends Bush administration's environmental record.
The Fight Over Seattle's Terminal 46
A developer's vision for terminal 46 is opposed by the Port of Seattle and the longshore workers.
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.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
