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Climate Change in the Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is already being impacted by climate change, according to the latest National Climate Assessment (NCA). The consequences for the region’s economy and natural resources are significant. Washington, Oregon, and Idaho can expect reduced snowpack for water supplies, … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Climate, Energy, Food, Government, Resources, Water
Tagged adaptation, agriculture, British Columbia, Cliff Mass, climate change, fire, floods, Idaho, mitigation, ocean acidification, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Planning, Puget Sound, resiliency, sea level rise, Seattle, seattle times, Washington, water, weather, wildfire
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Murray Sees Progress Ahead for Seattle
Newly elected Seattle Mayor Ed Murray delivered his first State of the City address Tuesday afternoon in a packed chamber at City Hall. He highlighted the pride and spirit of community that is embodied in Seattlites, and also went over … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Buses, Climate, Demographics, Government, Housing, Policy, Rail, Roads, Schools, Sustainability, Transportation, Walking
Tagged 2014, bike share, bus, city hall, climate change, Council, economic justice, Ed Murray, elections, income inequality, internet, levy, mayor, metro, minimum wage, municipal broadband, parks, SDOT, sea level rise, Seattle, seawall, social justice, state, State of the City, streets, univerisal pre-school, utility, video, Washington, waterfront, WSDOT
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Planning Conference Extravaganza
With classes underway, a conveniently timed conference in nearby Bellevue gave me the opportunity to skip school the last two days and mingle with over 400 planning professionals. The Washington State chapter of the American Planning Association hosted its annual conference … Continue reading
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