The unfolding human tragedy of the coronavirus makes all else feel trivial. Yet the fallout will change how we think about cities, and perhaps, eventually, how we do cities. The unprecedented,...

One reason I hate cars (but not the only one): They kill and maim an insanely high number of innocent people, and are a constant threat to those who are simply trying to exist peacefully on planet...

A nationwide study has found that counties with even slightly higher levels of long-term air pollution are seeing larger numbers of Covid-19 deaths.

Cash benefits give households the flexibility to respond to their unique needs and stability to open the possibility of long-term planning. 

In the last three weeks, King County has done more to expand and humanize our shelter system than we’ve seen over the past four years of the “homeless state of emergency.”

The doctor and her husband used money designated for a home extension to instead buy a camper to protect their family from COVID-19.

The economic crisis threatens to undermine the already fragile housing situation of millions. That’s going to make preventing further spread (and a future recovery) much more difficult.

Blokable: Building prosperity for all.

Seattle’s design review process has been on a hold for about a month now due distancing measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. Today, Mayor Jenny Durkan unveiled a work around to keep pro…

How to make the nation more just, less fragile — and more free.

The unfolding human tragedy of the coronavirus makes all else feel trivial. Yet the fallout will change how we think about cities, and perhaps, eventually, how we do cities. The unprecedented,...

The street closure, about 10% of the roads in Oakland, is the largest in the nation. The name: “Oakland Slow Streets.” The objective: Allow Oakland residents more space to walk, bike an…

Transit and walking are time consuming. Most people are just too busy. That’s obvious, right? Well, as my family begins the ninth week of its experimentin car-less living, I’m finding a few flaws in...

Data show one of the strongest predictors of social distancing behavior is attitudes toward climate change.

From Berlin to Bogotá there are new footpaths and bike lanes – but not in London

CIOs opting to hunker down and wait out COVID-19 should think again. By revving up their digital business strategies, they position themselves for growth when the pandemic subsides, say experts and...

Pope Francis said in an Easter Sunday message that the coronavirus epidemic could also be an opportunity for affluent societies to re-evaluate patterns of consumption and exploitation.

Fear of crowds and lack of funds are likely to hobble tourism for years after coronavirus crisis.

How we’re supporting our employees, customers, and communities

Coronavirus patients who live in cities with higher levels of air pollution may be at significantly higher risk of death from the disease, a new study finds.

By Carolyn Bick Both documented and undocumented renters worried about their April rent payments will be able to breathe a little easier for at least a month, thanks to the United Way of King Count…

Now more than ever, public transportation is not just about ridership. Buses, trains, and subways make urban civilization possible.