Civic – Page 14 of 65

Jul 18, 2023, 7:57 AM

AI envisioned the future of downtown Seattle. Here’s where it fell short.

Can AI help the transform the future of downtown Seattle? In a recent update to its “Downtown Activation Plan” aimed… Read More

Jul 15, 2023, 8:00 AM

Meet the new leader of Sea.citi, a nonprofit that aims to engage Seattle tech workers with civic life

Terrance Stevenson is bringing his passion for peace-building, community development, and innovation to the Seattle tech industry. Stevenson this week… Read More

Jul 14, 2023, 12:12 PM

Downtown Seattle worker traffic slowly increasing, but still lags behind most U.S. cities

The Downtown Seattle Association released new monthly figures for worker traffic, with the percentage of returning workers (compared to 2019… Read More

Jul 13, 2023, 7:00 AM

Tech CEOs and professors on how the Supreme Court affirmative action ruling could impact hiring

Last month’s Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions may have ripple effects beyond education and into… Read More

Jul 12, 2023, 3:00 PM

Seattle mayor expands tech tool built with Google to streamline benefit program application process

Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the expansion Wednesday of CiviForm, a technology platform that helps residents apply to City of Seattle… Read More

Jul 12, 2023, 1:55 PM

Seattle lands $393K in federal funds to help residents get high-speed internet

The City of Seattle received $393,200 as part of a federal grant program to help lower-income residents get free or… Read More

Jul 8, 2023, 7:30 AM

What generative AI means for cities: Municipal tech leaders face unique workplace and policy issues

If the use of generative AI in the workplace didn’t seem complicated enough already, just consider what it means for… Read More

Jun 28, 2023, 4:21 PM

City of Seattle awards $545k in grants to 18 nonprofits working to expand digital literacy

The City of Seattle is awarding $545,000 in Technology Matching Fund grants to help support 18 nonprofit organizations and their… Read More

Jun 28, 2023, 2:08 PM

Seattle mayor unveils goals and timelines for plan to build a ‘downtown of the future’

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell officially rolled out his “Downtown Activation Plan” on Wednesday, providing more details on a series of… Read More

Jun 21, 2023, 2:19 PM

From vacant storefronts to vibrant hubs: Revisiting ‘third places’ for urban resilience

In Seattle, city government and the Downtown Seattle Association continue to build on the “Amazon Great Return” through a variety… Read More

Jun 14, 2023, 9:52 AM

Seattle seeking artist to create design elements for electric vehicle charging stations across city

The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (ARTS) and Seattle City Light are looking for an artist to help add… Read More

Jun 8, 2023, 7:13 AM

Seattle councilmember targets ‘top 1%’ with capital gains tax proposal mimicking new state law

Washington state’s controversial capital gains tax went into effect earlier this year. Now a similar tax could come to Seattle… Read More

Jun 7, 2023, 9:45 AM

Seattle mayor reveals top ideas in potential plan to convert some downtown office space to housing

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s desire to potentially convert some of the city’s downtown office space into housing and other commercial… Read More

Jun 6, 2023, 4:04 PM

Downtown Seattle activity hits new high since pandemic, buoyed by Amazon office mandate

Foot traffic in downtown Seattle and around Amazon’s headquarters hit record highs in May, as measured since March 2020 when… Read More

May 30, 2023, 5:14 PM

Seattle Metro Chamber survey shows high adoption of hybrid work and most popular days in office

A survey by the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce found that a hybrid work model is the most popular option… Read More

May 24, 2023, 4:19 PM

Car and foot traffic data show impact of Amazon’s return to office mandate on Seattle commutes

Amazon workers are back. And so is the traffic. Data from transportation analytics provider Inrix shows average commute speeds dropping… Read More

May 22, 2023, 12:54 PM

It’s not just about bringing workers back to the office: 10 indicators of a downtown resurgence

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about significant transformations to cities worldwide. The road to recovery is complex and not always predictable. … Read More

May 18, 2023, 8:59 AM

Google to pay nearly $40M to Washington state after lawsuit over location tracking

Google will pay Washington state $39.9 million after a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Bob Ferguson accused the tech giant… Read More

May 17, 2023, 9:04 AM

New Washington state law is first in nation to give Uber and Lyft drivers paid family and medical leave

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill this week that makes Washington state the first in the nation to ensure that… Read More

May 15, 2023, 10:14 AM

Police near Seattle issue warning about AI phone scammers impersonating family members

Law enforcement agencies are raising concerns about voice-cloning AI tools, warning consumers that scam callers are using the tech to… Read More

May 12, 2023, 9:52 AM

Gov. Inslee makes his climate pitch in bid to attract business from Nordic countries

Gov. Jay Inslee made his sales pitch Thursday for Washington as the state for Nordic enterprises to do business in… Read More

May 11, 2023, 8:15 PM

‘Huge news for downtown’: Cinerama reopening in Seattle follows Amazon’s office return

Seattle civic leaders described the return of beloved movie theater Cinerama as another boost to downtown revitalization efforts. Nonprofit film… Read More

May 8, 2023, 10:26 AM

Meet the ‘pragmatic progressive’ balancing tech and business interests with social issues

Washington state Rep. Amy Walen went to the state’s capitol planning to work on gun violence and affordable housing. But… Read More

May 1, 2023, 8:00 AM

Analysis: Amazon’s ‘Great Return’ to the office is just one aspect of a downtown Seattle comeback

One major harbinger of a post-pandemic swing to normal in downtown Seattle is Amazon’s much-heralded return to the office this… Read More

Apr 25, 2023, 12:36 PM

Only 56% of Seattle voters are optimistic about city’s future – but opinions are improving

A new survey of Seattle voters shows that public opinion about the city is slightly improving. The bad news for… Read More

Apr 18, 2023, 3:00 PM

New law will make it easier to recycle dead batteries in Washington state

As the world becomes increasingly battery-powered, it will be easier for Washington state residents to safely recycle batteries that have… Read More

Apr 18, 2023, 8:00 AM

Washington state lawmakers pass bill to protect privacy of consumer health data

Washington state lawmakers finalized passage of a bill Monday that provides privacy protections for consumer health data. The bill protects… Read More

Apr 17, 2023, 1:00 PM

Seattle mayor reveals first stage of ‘Downtown Activation Plan’ in bid to revitalize city core

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Monday revealed the first phase of his “Downtown Activation Plan” to revitalize downtown in a move that… Read More

Apr 6, 2023, 11:04 AM

Washington state lawmakers unanimously approve law to limit robocalls, hold telecoms accountable

The Washington state Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation to limit robocalls and empower residents and the state’s attorney general… Read More

Apr 5, 2023, 5:29 PM

Seattle evaluating its own capital gains tax following new state law

A controversial capital gains tax was recently ruled constitutional by the Washington state Supreme Court. Now the City of Seattle… Read More