by Danica Real The days are shorter and chillier and the local markets are overflowing with local apples and root veggies: November is here. As it gets underway, our attention will soon be turned to turkeys and evergreen trees. But...
Greetings Worldchangers! Do you live in Seattle (or are you looking for an excuse to visit)? This November presents a rare opportunity to see Alex in person locally at Town Hall Seattle. On Nov. 11 and 12, Alex will...
Compiled by Danica Real On Oct. 24, thousands of people in more than 140 countries are planning to take to the streets, parks, forests and oceans to raise awareness for the number 350. According to leading scientists, including James Hansen...
Welcome to October! We've spent the first few days of the chilly 10th month digging out our scarves and hats, daydreaming of what to be for Halloween, and drooling over the awesome events that are on the horizon. This...
Talk about a hit and run. This year's Park(ing) Day was quite literally a hit. Jam packed with creative minds attempting to challenge the meme that streets are for cars, the event featured multiple curbside parks, popping up throughout...
Although we may still have a few surprise days packed with sun, the falling temperatures and increasing rain are indicators that summer is coming to a close. Gone are the days of shorts and flip flops, but that doesn't...
What can a downtown alley be used for? More than you think -- and a group in Pioneer Square has been working to prove it. The network of businesses connected to the historic Nord building (near 1st Ave. and Main...
by Christa Morris A multi-use townhouse with a lawn on the roof. A Flip-Flop house designed so two families, sharing a lot, can each have their own patio and garden. A row of cozy single-family houses sharing a front yard...
Worldchanging joins IIDA, ASID and AIA Seattle to host Re*Generation, a seasonal education salon. A locally celebrated pioneer invites one of their mentors and one next generation leader to combine one practical presentation with a philosophical discussion. The Architectural Challenge...
Sandy Pederson, the creative mind behind the not-just-for-profit Urban Land Army (ULA), has been hard at work cranking out fresh new ways to free anyone who's long been caught in the clutches of industrialized agriculture. The Urban Land Army arms...
For more than a year, Seattleites have been curious about what will happen to the 500 block of E. Pine Street. Once home to many businesses that defined Capitol Hill's unique cultural landscape, this block is now a gravel...
By Sarah Goodyear In Portland, Oregon, already one of America's best cycling cities, a new amenity was unveiled this past weekend: a cycle track, or physically separated bike lane, near Portland State University. For several blocks, it provides a protected...
By Roger Valdez To reduce poverty, we need to measure it better. If we want to fight poverty, the first step is to measure it. Otherwise, we can’t know the scope of the problem, or where to focus our...
by Kamal Patel Thanks to a Facebook application called The Needle, sharing just became a whole lot easier. Working with the Knight Foundation, Jeff Reifman of NewsCloud.com created The Needle as an open-source application to help encourage young people to...
With the recent return of overcast skies, it would appear as if the dog days of summer are winding down to a close. But my fingers are crossed for a few more sun-packed weekends so I can get in...
In April, the City of Seattle inked a deal with Nissan to be one of the first markets for the automaker's new all-electric LEAF (pictured). Now, a new grant will provide funds for the City to build charging stations throughout...
Worldchanging is looking for a talented, curious and connected volunteer to take the helm of Worldchanging Seattle, our locally focused blog about sustainability and innovation in the Emerald City. We're looking for a Seattle-based writer and editor who can, after...
The recent decision by the city of Seattle to extend the Burke-Gilman Trail from 11th Ave NW to the Ballard locks is great news for bicyclists. Currently, cyclists traveling from Fremont to Ballard are forced to cross in front of...
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