By Matt the Engineer on June 7, 2011
I have friends that live in the far suburbs, and spend quite a bit of time in their cars. They each drive seperate cars far away to work in the morning after dropping their kids off for school in a different direction, drive far for groceries, etc. Financially they just get by every month, and [...]
Posted in affordability, density, transit
By Matt the Engineer on April 12, 2011
180sf. 2 people. 2 beds, 2 tables, 1 small closet. Shared bathroom with 30 others. Shared coin-operated laundry room. No kitchen. Rented 2′tall refrigerators (for beer). 2nd hand store smelly microwave (for popcorn). 1 small window with 2-pipe wall unit for heat and cooling. My dorm room was spartan, but I loved it. The high [...]
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By Matt the Engineer on January 29, 2010
SeattleBubble just posted some very interesting numbers for the 25 most populated cities in the US. There are a few lessons from this set of data, but my favorite is how cheap this city is – as dense cities go. Click on the “Density” tab, and we’re #8. Our Income/Rent ratio is 5 – much [...]
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By Bernie on February 16, 2009
While visiting Spokane this weekend this story, City exerts zoning power in the Valley Voice caught my eye. The upshot is the City of Spokane Valley wants to set aside a 100′ wide corridor for future HCT. There’s an issue whether this is “taking” land without reimbursement or if as the city prefers to call it a setback. Apart from the legal issues which can be resolved this sort of planning for the future with respect to transit seems like a very wise idea.
Posted in affordability, high speed rail, waterfront streetcar
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