Posted Tue, Nov 29, 7:24 a.m.

Thank you! Since 2002, I have been asking people to simply observe the activity on the waterfront and discuss what this means about the role of the waterfront in Seattle's public life. It surprises some that the most vibrant stretch of waterfront is directly adjacent to the noisy, dirty viaduct. ...

Posted Tue, Nov 22, 12:55 p.m.

I appreciated this article, but then I downloaded the TMP draft. Now I think that Dick grossly exaggerates the plan as recommending rail. First, it appears to me that the plan includes a broad set of recommendations to make all sorts of transit operate better, including some of the ones ...

Posted Mon, Nov 2, 3:10 p.m.

pepper2000: The environmental vision is one in which each of us understands that we have leadership and responsibilities. Upgrading to Gigabit internet speeds, for example, will reduce the need for cross-region commutes while also increasing the attractiveness of Seattle as a place to establish small businesses. Small business generates 70% ...

Posted Mon, Nov 2, 12:32 p.m.

unter & pepper2000: Your comments about McGinn reek of Malleahanistic catch-phrase corporate spin. The Mikes have *never* told me what I should do, or relied upon any ideology other than democracy when I've been at the table with them (over the past eight years). They've worked their tails off to ...

Posted Mon, Nov 2, 8:42 a.m.

I expect David Brewster *not* to be in lock-step with other media. He seems to support the tunnel, but has finally understood the depth and vision that Mike McGinn brought to this race--with leadership and fingers on the pulse of this city in many policy areas. Thus, it puzzles that ...

Posted Tue, Oct 20, 8:55 a.m.

Jan, your conclusion is absolutely unfounded. The state engineers work for the governor, and they know to keep things quiet during the election season. Engineers *do* try to keep the Political BS off their desks--good engineering must be protected from that. And the engineers on this project are certainly doing ...

Posted Fri, Sep 11, 10:26 p.m.

You know, someone mentioned (was it at www.ideasforseattle.org?) that in New York City, it is permissible to have one's dog off-leash in parks in the early morning hours. What a great concept that is--establish a law that makes it possible for everyone to get what they want!

Posted Tue, Sep 1, 11:14 a.m.

Ted and David: The contradiction pointed out by joshuadf (@1) and tikunolum (@3) is glaring: It is actually *impossible* to build the tunnel *not* convert Mercer into a two-way street, because Broad Street would be destroyed by the tunnel's north portal. Why do publication -- including yours -- fail to ...

Posted Tue, Aug 25, 4:30 p.m.

Hey Moss, just to clarify, are you disavowing membership in the grunge scene, or are you talking about flannel that is buttoned all the way up to the neck?

Posted Tue, Aug 4, 9:23 a.m.

Wow, Van Dyk. Your selections are somewhat schizophrenic -- you're choosing all of the business people running, and then choosing the radical independent minded people in the remaining council slots. Doesn't make any sense to me. I am voting for the smartest candidates with clearest track records: starting with Mike ...

Posted Thu, Jul 23, 8:51 a.m.

I talk about the importance of "Trust + Accountability" as the ingredients for great leadership and collaboration. The ability to relate with people at the functional level in an organization while also being at ease with directors at the top of the hierarchy. And when I lecture on this topic, ...