NATIONAL NEWS AIA Makes Big Move on Climate This month AIA National launched an initiative to drive climate action within the architecture profession. As part of this effort, AIA called on architects around the world to support humanity’s collective call to climate action through a commitment to sustainable and resilient design. The Institute issued a […]
Mayor Durkan Approves Electronic Vehicle Readiness Legislation Friday, August 30, 2019 in Climate, Transportation Comments Off on Mayor Durkan Approves Electronic Vehicle Readiness LegislationOn May 8, Mayor Durkan signed Electric Vehicle Readiness legislation into law. The new rules went into effect on June 7. The legislation will require all new buildings with off-street parking to include electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The goals are to save substantial costs on future charging station installation; reduce barriers to owning electric vehicles; […]
Seattle’s Center City Streetcar Gets Green Light to Move Forward Friday, August 30, 2019 in Transportation, Uncategorized Comments Off on Seattle’s Center City Streetcar Gets Green Light to Move ForwardAfter months in limbo, Seattle’s Central City Connector Streetcar line was approved by Mayor Durkan to move forward, albeit with higher cost estimates and a timeline five years later than initially planned. Some design and engineering for the project will have to be redone. The Center City Connector will link Seattle’s two existing streetcar lines […]
