View from the top of Mt. Si near North Bend, WA.
Trees, mountains, streams, and wildlife. These attributes and the recreational opportunities offered by them are why many people choose to live in the Northwest. The abundance of wilderness areas in this region goes back to European colonization being only recent (compared to the rest of the country), federal preservation efforts, and more recent planning laws. By managing the growth of their communities, urban planners have the simultaneous responsibility to protect natural landscapes.
The Northwest Urbanist 