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How the pandemic made us rethink community spaces
COVID-19 turned businesses and cultural institutions into vital community gathering places. In the post-pandemic era, we should keep it up.
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WA’s crackdown on street racing misses car culture’s bigger problem
When it comes to cars, traffic congestion is a more pressing threat to our quality of life than souped-up rides on public streets.
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What can our cities do for us? Columnist Rubén Casas has ideas
Crosscut’s new columnist digs into how the Pacific Northwest’s biggest cities can grow sustainably and equitably, and serve us all better.
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Let’s stop the shaming at Seattle’s parks
Seattleites have received mixed messages about spending time in parks. We should encourage outdoor socialization as much as possible.
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The legacy of racism built into Northwest highways and roads
From the Oregon Trail to the Lake Washington Bridge, transportation infrastructure has often driven growth while promoting exclusion.