Author: Chuck Wolfe

Charles R. (Chuck) Wolfe, M.R.P., J.D. provides a unique perspective about cities as both a long time writer about urbanism worldwide and an attorney in Seattle, where he focuses on land use and environmental law and permitting. In particular, his work involves the use of sustainable development techniques and innovative land use regulatory tools on behalf of both the private and public sectors. He is also an Affiliate Associate Professor in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington, where he teaches land use law at the graduate level. He contributes regularly to several publications including Planetizen, CityLab/The Atlantic Cities, The Atlantic, The Huffington Post, Grist, seattlepi.com, and Crosscut.com. He blogs at myurbanist.com.

French “moving sidewalk” design touted for Bellevue, Sea-Tac

On February 19, 2010February 20, 2010 By Chuck WolfeIn politics, sustainability, transit oriented development, urban views5 Comments

Today, myurbanist engineers presented an early twentieth century solution to downtown Bellevue/Sound Transit “moving sidewalk” proponents, who were joined by advocates of a similar approach to aid travelers moving from the airport light rail station to the main terminal. “That was a truly moving presentation,” said one observer.

Thanks to Pugetopolis author and local media contributor Knute Berger for suggesting the following illustrative link:

pioneer urbanist, smart growth edition

On February 15, 2010February 15, 2010 By Chuck WolfeIn urban administration1 Comment

Based on a Facebook interaction which was intercepted on February 15, it appears that Seattle’s founding fathers were not unfamiliar with the clash of new urbanist principles and environmental conservation: