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Apr. 21, 2012
External column, Seattle Times
Puget Sound area still in search of 3rd economic cluster
Clean tech is another promising area, already employing more than 31,000.
Apr. 20, 2012
External article, Seatle Times
WSU organic agriculture, wind and solar development programs receive $5M gift
Apr.19, 2012
King County seeks partners to invest in solar panels at County facilities
Program will spark investments in clean energy at “solar hot spots,” and help County meet goal of generating half of the energy it consumes
External resource, PSRC
Cycle Tracks - Puget Sound Region
"We Need Your Help"
Apr. 13, 2012
External article, Slate
Learning To Walk
EcoConsumer Zero Waste Earth Day
Apr. 11, 2012
Regional task force resolves long-standing dispute over school siting
Unanimous recommendations call for siting new schools in urban growth areas, to preserve the rural environment and support sustainable development
Apr. 9, 2012
External report, U.S. Energy Information Administration
Shares of electricity generation from renewable energy sources up in many states
Mar. 30, 2012
See how King County protects environment; 2011 DNRP annual report now available
Mar. 21, 2012
External article, Citytank
Seattle’s Got The Transformational Moves
Mar. 18, 2012
External article, Seattle Times
Kirkland city manager stumps for trail project along old rail line
Mar. 17, 2012
External article, Seattle Times
Officials keen to make region a center for aviation biofuels
Mar. 17, 2012
External article, Seattle Times
Seattle blessed by downtown's upswing
Mar. 14, 2012
External article, Los Angeles Times
Rising sea: Millions at growing risk of flooding, reports find
External video - Vimeo
Greenhouse gas emissions in King County 
External video - Vimeo
Community Solar Roundtable
Opening public spaces for solar installations
Feb. 17, 2012
External article, Good
Seattle’s King County Confronts Citizens’ True Carbon Footprint
Feb. 15, 2012
External article, Seattle Times
Amazon to buy Denny Triangle property; plans 3 big office towers
Feb. 11, 2012
External column, Seattle Times
Drilling deeper on talk of U.S. energy independence
Feb. 10, 2012
Sustainable EnviroStars businesses featured at Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Landscapers, garden designers use fewer chemicals for healthy, beautiful gardens
The Year of Whole Systems Thinking (pdf)
Meeting schedule, King County GreenTools and The Climate Collaboration
Feb. 9, 2012
Swedish Medical Center grounds crews go green and save money, earn EnviroStars honor
Feb. 8, 2012
King County launches Loop at the NW Flower & Garden Show
Feb. 8, 2012
Study reveals complex picture of greenhouse gas emissions in King County
Feb. 5, 2012
External opinion, Seattle Times
Promote clean water with green infrastructure
Feb. 1, 2012
External article, Crosscut
Will the last farmer to leave Puget Sound please wish us luck?
Feb. 1, 2012
Meeting provides green stormwater infrastructure project updates, Feb. 8
2010-2012 Midterm Report (pdf)
King County Executive Dow Constantine
Jan. 28, 2012
External article, My Everett
Everett Based Utility Says Customers Have Doubled Solar Use
Jan. 27, 2011
King County meeting Feb. 7 for public input on federal grant to help clean Maury Island site
Jan. 27, 2012
External article, Seattle Times
Longtime Monroe dairy farm now turns manure into money
Jan. 25, 2012
External report, KING5
EPA chief comes to Seattle, vows job growth
Jan. 23, 2012
Executive praises passage of market-based tool for protecting wetlands
County Council unanimously approves creating mitigation credit program
Jan. 11, 2012
External article, TechFlash
The Climate Corporation opens Seattle office
Jan. 3, 2012
External article, Sightline Daily
The Porous Road Less Traveled
Rice crispy roadways deliver the goods
Dec. 12, 2011
Got ‘cow power?’ Groundbreaking kicks off green energy project near Enumclaw
Dec. 7, 2011
External article, Seattle Medium
King County Awards $10.6 Million To Affordable Housing Development
Nov. 14, 2011
Executive applauds Bellevue action on East Link light rail
Nov. 7, 2011
External post, Washington DNR
City of Kirkland gains more tree canopy; good news for residents
Nov. 1, 2011
External article, American City & County
Green team
County connects cities to move sustainablity initiative forward
Oct. 27, 2011
First mitigation credit program of its kind in the state would streamline permitting and draws support from both builders and environmental groups
Oct. 26, 2011
King County honors employees with ‘Excellence in Building Green’ awards
Highlighted projects save money and resources, cut waste
Oct. 18, 2011
External article, Sightline Daily
A Green Makeover Inside and Out
A greener house cuts energy use and stops stormwater runoff
Oct. 17, 2011
King County and Sound Transit land $14.4 million in federal grants for buses, facilities
Grants will create jobs and make ST Express fleet greener
Oct. 7, 2011
External article, Seattle Times
'Carbon footprint' info can lead to wiser choices
Oct. 3, 2011
King County launches campaign to improve construction jobsite diversion, recycling
Local companies encouraged to apply to be a ‘CleanBin’ jobsite
Sept. 29, 2011
External column, Seattle Times
Brightwater sewage-treatment plant more than a passing fancy
Sept. 29, 2011
External article, Daily Journal of Commerce
It’s not all waste - fueling our future energy needs
Sept.28, 2011
External article, Sightline Daily
Killer Transit Apps
Sept. 28, 2011
External report. Seattle P-I
UW, WSU get $40 million for biofuel work
Sept. 27, 2011
Groundbreaking on North Lot begins new era for Pioneer Square
Executive Constantine joins with developer and local officials to turn first shovelful of dirt
Sept. 22, 2011
King County Executive reaches creative solution that moves forward North Lot development
Former Kingdome parking site to become the largest transit-oriented project on the West Coast
Sept. 19, 2011
External article, The Weekly Herald
Light rail: On Hwy 99 or I-5?
Sept. 15, 2011
Soon-to-open Brightwater plant already receiving kudos for energy efficiencies
Snohomish PUD presents $265,000 rebate check to King County
Sept. 13, 2011
External report, KUOW
Electric vehicles could help store NW wind power
Sept. 12, 2011
Green energy project to require temporary West Point beach and trail closure, Sept. 14
Sept. 12, 2011
External report, KOMO News
As city plans new Broadview raingardens, neighbors ready for fight
Sept. 11, 2011
External opinion, Seattle Times
Time to move from strategizing to cleanup of Puget Sound
Sept. 9, 2011
Issaquah, Shoreline, Kirkland add momentum to King County-Cities Climate Collaboration
Aug. 30, 2011
External article, Los Angeles Times
Seattle building aims to be a 'green' giant
Aug. 29, 2011
Finalists for Executive's Small Business Awards showcase depth of entrepreneurial excellence
Winners to be announced October 12 at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue
Aug. 29, 2011
External report, KOMO
Crews break ground on 'greenest building in the world'
Aug. 27, 2011
External article, Seattle Times
Ultra-green office building breaking ground
Aug. 24, 2011
Tapping sewer lines for heat and energy in Seattle’s Interbay area proposed by Executive
Pioneering waste heat technology to be tested for the first time in the region
Aug. 19, 2011
County’s smart growth agreement protects open space ‘emerald necklace’ around Sammamish
Transfer of Development Rights agreement will protect 700-plus acres in the Patterson Creek watershed
Aug. 19, 2011
King County’s ‘EcoCribz’ - part II tells story of healthy energy retrofit
Two-part video follows Renton family through a remodel gone wrong, made right
Aug. 18, 2011
Lower Duwamish ‘Green Grants’ promote community-based environmental stewardship
Grants intend to help reduce runoff, protect water quality by funding small-scale habitat restoration, rain gardens, outreach projects and more
Aug. 17, 2011
King County recognized by NACo for innovative county government project
Aug. 17, 2011
External article, Puget Sound Business Journal
'Ultra-green' Fremont five-story building planned
Aug. 15, 2011
External article, The Weekly Herald
14 years and $1.8 billion later, Brightwater nearly ready for its first flush
Aug. 11, 2011
External article, Mother Jones
What It'll Take to Make Seattle Carbon Neutral
Aug. 2011
External article, Popular Mechanics
Build a Local Tool Library
DIY Heroes: 10 Backyard Builders Changing the World
City of Shoreline
Green Street "Complete Street" Demonstration Project
Aug. 8, 2011
External report, KPLU
Community Solar program has benefits, needs more supporters
Aug. 3, 2011
External report, BrighterEnergy
Seattle firm works on air conditioner technology that uses 90% less power
2010 Accomplishments, Green Building Program (Acrobat pdf)
July 25, 2011
Up to 2,700 construction jobs to be created with development of North Lot of former Kingdome
Project moves forward with affordable housing in first construction phase
July 20, 2011
External report, Sightline Daily
WalkScore’s New Rankings for Cities
2,500 cities ranked using 2010 Census data
July 20, 2011
External article, Seattle Times
Seattle single-family homes now recycle 70% of waste
July 19, 2011
External article, Seattle P-I
Seattle sets record: 388k tons of waste recycled
July 14, 2011
External report, Climate Solutions
NW strongest region for green jobs
July 13, 2011
External article, Seattle Times
State to open electric-car charging stations along I-5 corridor
July 11, 2011
Executive thanks Council for clearing the way for expanded P&R, housing in SR-520 corridor
Agreement sets stage for 250 additional P&R spaces and 200 apartment units in South Kirkland
July 11, 2011
Executive praises Council for unanimously adopting Metro Transit service reforms
New Transit Strategic Plan will enable Metro to carry more riders for each hour of service, and help support region’s job growth and economic recovery
July 8, 2011
Executive celebrates grand opening of Passage Point housing project in Maple Valley
July 8, 2011
External report, Sighline Daily
Seattle Starts Making Sustainability Legal
City leaders consider positive regulatory reform
July 7, 2011
External article, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Brightwater, a place for hands-on environmental education
Brightwater Center educates through programs and exhibits, as well as building design
June 30, 2011
External report, Seattle P-I
Study: Seattle among top ‘green’ cities in North America
June 9, 2011
Historic preservation stars to be honored at 11th annual John D. Spellman Awards
June 6, 2011
Taking on climate change locally through King County-Cities Climate Collaboration
Local governments to leverage resources, collaborate on local sustainability efforts
June 6, 2011
External article, Grist
A Seattle development that is greener than green
June 2, 2011
External opinion, Kirkland Reporter
Puget Sound electric vehicles infrastructure drives local economy, environment
May 23, 2011
New clean, green hybrid buses hit the streets today
With fuel prices high, new Orion buses will help Metro’s overall green fleet save more than $4.6 million this year alone
King County Climate Motion
Actions to reduce climate emissions from county operations, save energy and money, and promote joint efforts with cities to reduce community-scale green house gas emissions.
May 13, 2011
External report, BrighterEnergy
Seattle launches building efficiency benchmarking program
May 5, 2011
Report: Environmental protections successful at Urban Planned Developments in King County
12-year-long monitoring program of numerous environmental conditions shows stormwater management systems effective
May 4, 2011
External article, Grist
11 U.S. cities honored as ‘walk-friendly’: Seattle ranks first
April 21, 2011
Executive Constantine proposes next wave of King County actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and respond to climate change
Motion addresses near-term actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for local impacts such as sea level rise and flooding
April 19, 2011
King County honors environmental leaders with Green Globe Awards
Executive Constantine to recognize winners at County’s annual Earth Day Expo, April 22 at Westlake Plaza in Seattle
April 14, 2011
Executive Constantine goes online April 18 to discuss climate change with experts, public
April 14, 2011
DDES takes some of the hassle out of permit processing with new service
New pre-submittal service will reduce permit review processing time to help applicants
April 5, 2011
One mile of Puget Sound shoreline preserved with deal between Camp Fire USA and King County
Collaboration protects shoreline and open space from future development and focuses growth in urban areas
March 28, 2011
King County to host meeting on green stormwater infrastructure proposal, April 6
Community invited to meet project staff, hear West Seattle plan details
March 14, 2011
Upgrade projects continue at West Point Treatment Plant
Feb. 27, 2011
External article, Seattle Times
Fast-growing Snoqualmie: two tales of one city
Feb. 23, 2011
Public input encouraged as King County updates stormwater management plan
Online survey, videos part of involvement process; Comments due by March 11
Feb. 23, 2011
Clean-water investments bolster economic growth, support regional environmental goals
Sewer improvement projects top King County priority list in 2011
Feb. 10, 2011
Noted green architect Peter Calthorpe in King County to meet with leaders, tour ‘Z’ home
Famed urban designer advocates adapting urbanism to climate change
Feb. 8, 2011
External report, KUOW
Living Building 
Feb. 1, 2011
External article, Sightline Daily
Putting a Price on Stormwater Pollution
Jan. 31, 2011
Sale of emissions credits from landfill gas will net an estimated $500,000 a year from pioneering King County effort
Purchase of emissions credits by PSE supports goals of Executive’s 2010 Energy Plan
Jan. 31, 2011
External article, Crosscut
A new tool for fighting rural sprawl
Jan. 25, 2011
External article, Mother Jones
Why Seattle Will Stay Dry When Your City Floods
Jan. 24, 2011
King County Council votes to join Seattle 2030 District
Public-private collaborative for energy efficient buildings downtown
Jan. 24, 2011
External article, Covington/Maple Valley Reporter
Black Diamond and King County to receive grant money for stormwater
Jan. 13, 2011
External article, Crosscut
How far will we sprawl? In Washington, no one knows
Jan. 12, 2011
External article, Crosscut
State board limits developers' ability to avoid water regulations
Jan. 12, 2011
External report, KOMO News
Study: More city trees equals bigger Oregon babies
Jan. 7, 2011
External report, National Public Radio
Poll: Support For Wind Energy Remains Strong In Northwest
Jan. 6, 2011
External column, Seattle Times
Basic survival: water supply and quality
Dec. 21, 2010
King County picked to road test national sustainable community rating system
As of 1 of 9 pilot STAR Communities nationally, King County will help refine software tools for advancing sustainable community development
Dec. 14, 2010
Land use policies help limit damage from landslides and flooding during weekend flooding
Continued investment still needed to prevent sewer overflows; Executive praises personal preparedness and self-reliance of residents
Dec. 3, 2010
External article, Auburn Reporter
Task force explores ways to promote a ‘bicycle city’ for Auburn
Nov. 30, 2010
Executive signs updated shoreline protections for rivers, lakes and Puget Sound
First major update to the Shoreline Master Program since the late 1970s provides essential support for survival of salmon and orca
Nov. 24, 2010
External article, SnoValley Star
County Council okays ‘green’ energy plan
Nov. 17, 2010
External article, Sammamish Review
Sammamish looks at program to import density from county
Nov. 5, 2010
External release, Port of Seattle
Port of Seattle Earns National ‘Green Fleet’ Award
Alternative fuels, clean air programs, ‘green’ maintenance, bring port into top 20
Nov. 3, 2010
External article, Kirkland Reporter
WSJ recognizes Kirkland as ‘walkable suburb’
Nov. 3, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
New Seattle seawall could include small beaches
Oct 29, 2010
Metro Transit receives federal grant to go ‘off the grid’
Money will buy prototype battery-powered electric bus
Oct. 25, 2010
Encouraging efficiencies, renewable energy and innovation: Council adopts County Energy Plan
Plan to reduce energy use in county operations, produce renewable energy and offer public education
Oct. 20, 2010
King County’s online ‘EcoCribz’ videos show local homeowners how to remodel green
County hosting ‘Blog-a-Thon’ to help promote new show
Oct. 15, 2010
King County receives half-million dollar federal grant for sustainable development that will spur local jobs
Total of $5 million in federal money for the region will be used to plan transit-oriented development near Metro routes and Sound Transit light rail lines
Oct. 14, 2010
Promising results seen in King County paving project using recycled shingles
Enumclaw Plateau roadway paved with hot mix asphalt containing recycled asphalt shingles in near-perfect condition
External initiative, Prosperity Partnership
Metropolitan Business Plan
for the Building Energy-Efficiency Testing and Integration (BETI) Center and Demonstration Network
Oct. 11, 2010
External article, HeraldNet
New models, more charging stations could help growth of electric car
Oct. 10, 2010
External article, The News Tribune
Chevy Volt gets rave reviews at debut in Tacoma
zHome, Issaquah (external link)
Oct. 7, 2010
External article, Sightline Daily
How Does Your City Get To Work?
Oct. 4, 2010
External article, Sightline Daily
Who Are the Northwest's Commute Leaders?
Sept. 28, 2010
External article, HeraldNet
Cedar Grove plans to spin compost into power
Sept. 27, 2010
External article, Daily Journal of Commerce
Kenworth receives green manufacturing award
Sept. 23, 2010
Executive’s 2011 budget will call for a new fixed-fee model to provide certainty to applicants for King County building permits
Other reforms and customer service initiatives outlined in Executive’s new strategic plan for DDES
Sept. 20, 2010
Constantine unveils commitments for more than 125 electric vehicle charging stations throughout King County
Having more plug-in stations is expected to spur consumer demand for clean electric vehicles
Sept. 11, 2010
External article Seattle Times
Local waters will benefit from Seattle's program to install rain gardens
Sept. 8, 2010
Constantine named to board of leading local government association addressing climate change and sustainability
Group helps local governments reach climate, energy and sustainability goals
Sept. 3, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
New county strategy against sprawl: Help small growers stay on the land and supply urban farmers markets
Aug. 26, 2010
Snoqualmie Valley farmland protected by King County development rights program
Executive supports protection of more rural farmlands that provide fresh produce to urban farmers markets
Aug. 19, 2010
External article Seattle Times
Rain-garden project aims to help gardens make the most of runoff water
Aug. 17, 2010
External report, Urban Farm Hub
The Nitty Gritty of Seattle’s Urban Ag Code Changes
Aug. 16, 2010
External article, Puget Sound Business Journal
Smart grid project to create 500 Wash. jobs
Carbon Neutral Seattle
Aug. 11, 2010
External article, Sightline Daily
What's in the Cards for Stormwater
Aug. 7, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
FEMA drafts building rules that lessen harm to salmon
Aug. 5, 2010
External article, USA Today
USA's greenest cities? You might be surprised
Aug. 3, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
Nissan takes Seattle for a test drive in its electric car
July 28, 2010
Community members needed to help plan future bus service for Bellevue, Redmond
July 27, 2010
External article, Sightline Daily
The Real Worth: Puget Sound
A new analysis pegs the Sound's value in the billions.
July 21, 2010
Grant funding to put solar panels atop the education center at Brightwater
Project supports sustainability mission, bolsters County’s energy plan goals
July 9, 2010
King County, Seattle receive nearly $1 million in new federal homeless assistance grants; 2010-2011 award total for region exceeds $21 million
July 7, 2010
Executive Constantine outlines actions and investments for saving energy and taxpayer dollars
Employee ‘Energy Heroes’ spark innovation and improvement
July 7, 2010
External article, Issaquah Press
EPA awards almost $1 million to monitor Issaquah Creek, other streams
June 29, 2010
External article, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Constantine: Renew the TDR partnership
June 28, 2010
External article, Seattle P-I
I-5 to become the nation's first electric highway?
June 25, 2010
Executive proposes renewal of innovative Transfer of Development Rights partnership
Density credits would be transferred to urban area from rural farms that supply urban farmers markets
June 24, 2010
Tunnels’ completion marks major Brightwater project milestone
Machines emerge in Bothell, Shoreline; tunneling now 85 percent complete
June 22, 2010
External report, Seattle Transit Blog
The Damaging Effect of Cul-de-sacs on Walkability
Dump the Pump
External report, Seattle Innovators
Catalyzing Seattle’s Sustainable Design Community
June 14, 2010
External report, KUOW
Seattle City Council Ponders Greening Industrial Areas
June 12, 2010
External report, White Center Now
Brownfields help for White Center? County, feds, locals talk
June 1, 2010
King County experts to show you that ‘It’s Easy Being Green’ at Green Festival
May 26, 2010
External article, Vashon Beachcomber
As county rethinks Vashon’s recycling, Islanders hatch an innovative plan
May 25, 2010
External opinion, Vashon Beachcomber
The county should embrace bio-cycling on Vashon
May 25, 2010
Unwanted chemicals – what is the safe way to dispose of them?
External case study, Urban Institute
Seeking Sustainable and Inclusive Communities, a King County Case Study
External article, National Association of Counties
The future is now in King County, Wash.
May 19, 2010
External column, Seattle Times
Puget Sound's slow oil spill
May 17, 2010
Exernal report, GreenTech blog
King County’s “ToolKit2” Promotes Sustainable Cities
May 10, 2010
External article, Sightline Daily
Green Roofs: Beneficial or Boondoggle?
May 5, 2010
Executive praises Boeing’s commitment to cleanup of Duwamish Waterway
Urges continued cooperation of all parties to promote cleanup and restoration of federal Superfund site
May 5, 2010
King County, green builders host ‘confluence’ exploring sustainable construction solutions
May 5 event helps region’s jurisdictions jumpstart green-building efforts
May 3, 2010
Executive thanks King County Council for confirming new director for the county’s building permit agency
John Starbard already leading reforms at Department of Development and Environmental Services
May 3, 2010
External article, Tacoma News Tribune
Saving the Sound from stormwater
April 28, 2010
King County, green builders host ’confluence’ exploring sustainable construction solutions
May 5 event will help region’s jurisdictions jumpstart green-building efforts
April 26, 2010
King County gets grant to help communities assess contaminated ‘brownfield’ sites
April 21, 2010
Executive outlines King County’s green initiatives to protect environment
The 40th anniversary of Earth Day: a time to assess progress made and work yet to be done
April 21, 2010
External article, Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle to get $20M in fed energy funds
April 20, 2010
Complete inventory of climate change pollution to help guide regional climate action
Effort will estimate emissions of all goods and services, help inform future plans
April 20, 2010
External report, Seattle P-I
Bellevue commits $150 million for downtown light rail tunnel
April 19, 2010
External article, Seattle Transit Blog
Streets for All Seattle
April 12, 2010
Park ’n’ rides to plug and drives: King County moves forward on electric vehicle charging station program
Some stations at county facilities will be available for public use
March 16, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
Green MBA appeal: Save green, make green
March 15, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
Bullitt Foundation HQ city's 'greenest building ever'
Feb. 15, 2010
External column, Seattle Times
The Obama administration's innovative policy for nation's urban areas
Feb. 8, 2010
External article, USA Today
HUD promotes Obama's pitch for sustainable communities
Feb. 4, 2010
External column, Seattle Times
'Youth magnets' like Seattle belong in the urban conversation
Feb. 3, 2010
External opinion, Seattle Times
Federal partnership promises a smarter, cleaner way to create jobs
Jan. 30, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
Bellevue considers light rail through treasured wetland
Jan. 28, 2010
New report offers blueprint for growing agriculture business in King County
‘FARMS’ report notes value, future challenges of farming in populous county
Jan. 28, 2010
Constantine praises federal support for improvements to Northwest rail lines
Jan. 28, 2010
External article, MSNBC
White roofs do cool temps, study finds
Model predicts cities would be nearly 1 degree F cooler
Jan. 20, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
Stimulus funds going for green jobs in state
Jan. 14, 2010
External opinion, Seattle Times
Green jobs, not green tasks
Jan. 5, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
Trash to gas: Landfill energy projects increasing
Jan. 4, 2010
External article, Seattle P-I
Seattle developer sells bankers on 'green' project
Dec. 11, 2009
External column, Seattle Times
Seattle's leadership on reducing carbon emissions and what comes next
Dec. 11, 2009
Brightwater outfall earns prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ engineering award
Dec. 9, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
It's time to promote development that conserves land and energy
Dec. 8, 2009
External article, Seattle P-I Microsoft blog
Microsoft: IT can help prevent climate change
Dec. 3, 2009
External column, Seattle Times
Seattle can lead the world as a carbon-neutral city
Nov. 24, 2009
King County awards green building grants
Projects funded for ‘deep-green’ design, saving resources and costs
Nov. 24, 2009
Constantine calls for a "culture of performance" that changes the way King County does business
Nov. 22, 2009
External column, Seattle Times
It's time to promote development that conserves land and energy
Nov. 20, 2009
Approximately 25 miles of rail corridor to become public
Nov. 13, 2009
King County to install new boilers in Jail and Courthouse to cut heating energy cost in half
Nov. 6, 2009
External release, Port of Seattle
Port of Seattle Announces New Partners in Rail Corridor
King County, Sound Transit, others join in preserving 42-mile line
Nov. 2, 2009
External article, Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal
Washington is a hotbed for green energy development
Oct. 26, 2009
Environment, economy benefit from sale of green power to Seattle City Light
Oct. 25, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Seattle expected to be key market for electric cars
Oct. 23, 2009
External report, Xconomy
McKinstry to Build Cleantech Incubator
Oct. 21, 2009
External column, Seattle Times
Clean-energy transition promises brighter economic prospects
Oct. 15, 2009
External article, Crosscut
Seattle, toward a 'MetroNation'
Sept. 21, 2009
External article, Hospitality Net
Seattle, Hyatt, and the LEED Evolution
Aug. 27, 2009
External blog, Seattle P-I
Seattle gets $1.4 mil for hybrid trucks and electric charging stations
Countywide Strategic Plan
Aug. 13, 2009
Proposed Bellevue - King County deal gives city smart growth, saves county open space
Aug. 7, 2009
External opinion, Seattle Times
Tough choices in the recovery of Puget Sound
Aug. 6, 2009
External article, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
For green to grow, codes need to change
Aug. 6, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Couple turn Pemco on to potential for solar energy, even in cloudy Seattle
Jul. 21, 2009
External report, KIRO TV
Governors Say Climate Policy Could Create Jobs
Jul. 17, 2009
More jobs, cleaner air, taxpayer savings in King County
Federal stimulus means $6.1 million for green energy projects
Jul. 15, 2009
External report, Seattle P-I
We're No. 1: Seattle tops America's 'Green' cities
Jul. 3, 2009
External article, Sammamish Reporter
County moves to secure long term future of important land
Jun. 30, 2009
External report, KING 5
Kirkland making walkability a top priority
Jun. 25, 2009
External opinion, Seattle Times
The U.S. House is on the threshold of national climate change legislation
Jun. 25, 2009
External report, KING 5
'Cohousing' concept catching on in WA
Jun. 23, 2009
More than just another regulatory agency: DDES walks the green building talk
Jun. 23, 2009
External article, Seattle P-I
Report: State has small under-supply of available homes
Jun. 17, 2009
External opinion, Seattle Times
The arts can be part of economic solutions
May 28,2009
Green Journal Blog, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Is this the future of open space?
May 28, 2009
Learn more about proposed open space charter amendment at upcoming public meetings
May 26, 2009
External opinion, Issaquah Press
County charter
May 22, 2009
Ride and Drive the Future – Fuel Cell Vehicles Demonstrate the Future of Transportation
Test Drive on Tuesday, June 2 from 7 to 10 a.m. at UW Bothell
May 20,2009
External opinion, SnoValley Star
King County land protection seems unneeded
May 11, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
As data centers suck up energy, money, tech industry looks to turn down the heat
May 9, 2009
External opinion, Seattle Times
Seattle pedestrians, light-rail plans pick up the pace
May 7, 2009
Local architects praise Brightwater sustainability
Treatment plant education center wins prestigious design award
Apr. 30, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Aging Seattle buildings now environmentally sound
Apr. 28, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Feds: New floodplain rules to go unenforced
Apr. 23, 2009
External opinion, Seattle Times
Seattle residents get break on energy evaluation
Apr. 22, 2009
Environmental stewardship leaders honored on Earth Day with King County Green Globe awards
Apr. 21, 2009
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Environmental challenges remain long after first Earth Day
Apr. 16, 2009
External opinion, Crosscut
Saving our region: Nice plans, but...
Apr. 13, 2009
External opinion, Seattle Times
Close loopholes in Washington's Growth Management Act
External report, KING5 News
Snohomish County going into biodiesel business
External video, YouTube
Green Building: Jobs for the Future
Apr. 11, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Green discounts for home loans?
Apr. 11, 2009
External article, Seattle P-I
Expert: Don't 'rinky-dink around the margins' of climate change
Apr. 6, 2009
External video, KOMO
Garbage today, energy for your home tomorrow
Apr. 6, 2009
King County, PSE, and Bio Energy-Washington teaming up to generate green energy from landfill gas
Methane from Cedar Hills could generate enough power for 24,000 area homes
Apr. 3, 2009
King County’s GreenTools Program named to top 50 ‘Innovations in American Government’ list
Mar. 27, 2009
Try King County’s EcoCool Remodel Tool at Green Festival, Saturday and Sunday in Seattle
Mar. 25, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Seattle opens lab for greening existing buildings nationwide
Mar. 9, 2009
External article, Grist
Urban legend
Ron Sims of Seattle plans to green HUD as deputy secretary
Mar. 8, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Governors envision eco-friendly fuels at I-5 rest stops
Mar. 7, 2009
DDES offers low-cost workshop for first-time residential building permit applicants
Feb. 21, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Green building products used as a lure for homebuyers
Feb. 13, 2009
External opinion, Seattle Times
Bellevue looks to light rail to shape its growth
Feb. 13, 2009
External opinion, Seattle Times
Shrewder planning needed to avoid flood devastation
Feb. 11, 2009
Sims proposes incentive-based regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on construction projects
Commercial developers, environmentalists, other governments part of broad stakeholder review
Feb. 4, 2009
External article, Seattle P-I
Stormwater isn't just a big-city problem
State board rules small jurisdictions need to start curbing polluted runoff
Jan 21, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Sprawl flattens frogs, other amphibians struggling to survive
Jan. 12, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
As nature's buffers disappear, flooding becomes routine in Puget Sound region
Dec.10, 2008
KOMO 4 the Earth Report
Major land deal between King County and Plum Creek Timber
Dec. 10, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Economy and environment: A smart link
Dec. 10, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Timber, but no homes, on 45,500-acre swath
Deal aims to fight suburban sprawl
Dec. 10, 2008
Upper Green River Watershed protected forever in King County-Plum Creek conservation agreement
Dec. 8, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Suburbs lure birds of a different feather
Nov. 29, 2008
External opinion, Seattle Times
Issaquah's visionary plans for Park Pointe preservation
Nov. 26, 2008
King County Solid Waste Division takes national award for recycling, transfer station
Nov.17, 2008
External articles, KIRO 7 News
Numbers Tell Vastness, Impact Of Puget Sound
November 3, 2008
External opinion, Seattle Times
Washington state could spread the green around
November 3, 2008
External column, Seattle Times
Stimulate economy by supporting green power
Oct. 31, 2008
Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station earns two more awards for sustainable design
October 13, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Green building is environmental solution
October 6, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
'Green-tech' industry could create local jobs, report says
Oct. 3, 2008
Green building could get King County grants
Local green building projects receive funding; New grant round in 2009
Oct. 2, 2008
External article, King 5 News
King County getting more plugged in
Oct. 1, 2008
King County honors sustainably designed, built projects with ‘Greening in Place’ awards
October 1, 2008
External article, Issaquah Press
Zero-energy home begins with a flush of the toilet
Sept. 30, 2008
External opinion, Seattle Times
A buildup, not a bailout
Sept. 29, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Demonstration homes to use zero net energy
Sept. 28, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Filtration system would clean up polluted runoff
Project designed to protect Sound
Sept. 25, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Call for Sound protection focuses on land
Letter signed by 13 leading scientists
Sept. 22, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Keep a green roof thriving with the right soil and plants
Sept. 23, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Issaquah makes list of healthiest U.S. places to retire
Sept. 23, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Sound residents want growth in urban centers, report says
Region ponders plan for new housing
Sept. 19, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Issaquah Highlands development deal would preserve Tiger Mountain forest
Sept. 19, 2008
External column, Seattle Times
A reality check for Puget Sound
Sept. 16, 2008
2008 county reports shows mixed signs of growth
Sept. 16, 2008
External opinion, Seattle Times
We recycle cans and bottles, why not buildings?
Sept. 12, 2008
New Shoreline Recycling and Transfer Station earns rare national top rating for green building
Sept. 9, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Innovative vacation-home style sells despite market woes
Sept. 9, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels wants to halt tree-cutting loophole for developers
Sept. 9, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
City moves to protect trees
Nickels proposes rule change after furor at Ingraham High
Aug. 9, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Buildings given a role in saving Sound
Aug. 8, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Pollution ruling could alter building practices in state
July 27, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
King County: Appeal rural limits
July 14, 2008
External, Enviromental News Service
Washington State Drafts Rainwater Collection Rule
Ecology seeks comment collection and use of rainwater
Town Hall Meeting July 14
July 14, 2008
Sims named County Leader of the Year by national magazine
July 11, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Puget Sound: We're the polluters
July 11, 2008
External opinion, Seattle Times
The land clash: Can we preserve the green?
July 10, 2008
Sims will appeal land use decision by Court of Appeals
July 8, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
KingCo case may determine state land use regulations
July 7, 2008
Questions and answers regarding the Appeals Court ruling on Critical Areas Regulations clearing limits
July 7, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Court nixes county's land use limits
Half of property would have had to stay natural
July 6, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
State and local governments side with builders on runoff pollution
Environmentalists seek 'low impact' mandates Governments side with builders
July 1, 2008
External article, Businesswire
New Green Homes in King County Sell Faster with Higher Value
June 12, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Judge's water ruling a blow to builders
Developers denied same access to rights as government
April 29, 2008
Land use benchmarks report notes growth in jobs, new homes, centered in urban areas
April 25, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Scientists: Rescue plan for Sound falls short
New blueprint neglects stormwater, critics say
April 24, 2008
Public invited to tour Brightwater habitat restoration site on Saturday, May 10
April 24, 2008
Signature Landscape Services, Inc. newest company to join EnviroStars network
March 25, 2008
It's Easy Being Green, April 12-13
March 18, 2008
Workshops for builders address the future of sustainable building
March 13, 2008
Sims: Social equity and green building a good fit
Communities across King County become strong and vibrant when sustainable building practices come to affordable housing worksites
March 12, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
The fight over what "green" means
March 6, 2008
External news release, EPA
City of Tacoma and King County Will Provide Green Job Training With EPA Brownfields Grants
March 3, 2008
Low-impact development focus of March 5 ‘GreenTools’ workshop
March 2, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Black Diamond wants to keep natural look
Feb. 28, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Sims wants greener development
King County could use effect on climate as approval criterion
Feb. 15, 2008
Sims says sustainable green-building ordinance benefits King County’s taxpayers, environment
Feb. 14, 2008
Sims named to board of organization with national and international climate change focus
Leads local action to improve climate protection and sustainable development
Feb. 13, 2008
New Shoreline recycling and transfer station embodies King County’s green building push
Sims proposes new sustainable building policies for all county projects
Jan.4, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Saving Earth saves you money
Seattle often pays consumers back for buying green
Jan. 4, 2008
King County protects open space, habitat while housing density increases in urban core
Sims says best-in-nation TDR Program is perfect tool for smart growth
Dec. 13, 2007
Role of public transportation in reducing global warming highlighted at international climate change conference
Dec. 11, 2007
External opinion, Seattle Times
Seattle's serious about global warming
December, 2007
External article, Governing Magazine
Local Warming
It’s too late to stop climate change. What we can do is plan for it.
Dec.3, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
City Council wants builders to account for global warming
Nov. 30, 2007
Sims urges cooperation, innovation at launch of year-long analysis of water supply, climate change
Nov. 20, 2007
Sammamish unveils LEED-certified City Hall
'Silver'-rated project is first of several for new 'green' Sammamish Commons
Nov. 19, 2007
Single-, multi-family projects could be eligible for Built Green® grants funded by King County, Seattle
Nov. 12, 2007
External opinion, Seattle Times
You should listen to Ron Sims
Nov.1, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
U.S. mayors meet in Seattle to push for a green revolution
City has met a big goal, but more action is needed
Oct. 15, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
As traffic gets nastier, many of us are shifting gears
Oct. 8, 2007
External column, Seattle Times
Get cool with Smart Growth
Sept. 30, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
UW envisions a new Environmental College
Program would unite variety of fields, research.
Sept.24, 2007
External article, Seattle Times Seattle considered a bellwether
Sept. 20, 2007
Room to grow in King County's urban areas according to new report
Sept.15, 2007
External article, Seattle Times We're going great guns for green homes
Sept. 8, 2007
Global warming guidebook announced
» Take the King Street Center Tour
» Animated Version (Flash)
Learn what makes the building King County's flagship green building
Aug. 10, 2007
King County helps commercial building projects 'go green' with grants to owners
Aug. 7, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Groups seek quick action on climate
July 30, 2007
Grants help communities assess contaminated 'brownfield' sites
July 23, 2007
King County ramps up effort to convert landfill gas to green energy
Sims touts 'astounding' waste-to-resource and emissions reduction benefits
July 17, 2007
International interest in Brightwater Plant innovations
Habitat design team invited to teach in South Korea
July 11, 2007
King County’s post-construction soil standard first in western Washington
Jun. 21, 2007
King County Executive signs purchase and sale agreement on new South Downtown development
Jun. 21, 2007
External Opinion, Seattle Times
Enough is enough
Jun. 20, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Bellevue City Council approves eco-friendly plans
Jun. 19, 2007
King County offers new ‘GreenTools’ to help cities design and complete sustainable building projects
Jun. 14, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Megahomes multiplying, but how big is too big?
Early Seattle efforts helped inspire state and federal support
Jun. 4, 2007
Council approves sale of former Kingdome parking lot for mixed-use housing
May 24, 2007
King County fetes region’s 10,000th ‘built-green’ home at White Center’s Greenbridge community
May 5, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
More low-income housing being built green
Early Seattle efforts helped inspire state and federal support
May 4, 2007
External Article, Seattle P-I
Green homebuilders still seeking a market
May 3, 2007
Commercial building projects 'go green' with grants to owners
Applications now available for 2007 grants
May 3, 2007
King County accepting applications for 'Best Workplaces for Recycling'
Apr. 17, 2007
Learn how you can reduce your ‘carbon footprint’ at King County’s Earth Day Expo
Apr. 13, 2007
Sims honors Rep. Norm Dicks, 13 others with Green Globe Awards
Read about the region's sustainability leaders
Mar. 27, 2007
King County honors its employees with Building Green Awards
Mar. 21, 2007
External Article, Seattle Times
"Zero-energy" homes planned in Issaquah
A "zero-energy" home is designed to produce as much energy as it consumes
Mar. 16, 2007
External Article, Boston Globe
Counties launch anti-global warming plan
Mar. 14, 2007
King County, Seattle offering new incentives for green-building residential projects
King County Green Building Summit II
March 21, 2007 at the University of Washington
Feb. 7, 2007
King County Proposes Global Warming Action Plan
Other cities, counties and private sector urged to join effort
Feb. 6, 2007
Sims encourages local farmers, chefs to work together for better health, environment, economy
Jan. 18, 2007
External Article, Seattle P-I
Pace, style of growth endanger Puget Sound
Humans also in peril, action team report says
Jan. 16, 2007
Shoreline management review launched in King County
Dec. 21, 2006
Important Growth Management decision issued by state Supreme Court
Sept. 24, 2006
External Column, Seattle Times
High Point: Seattle's green community
Sept. 15, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Natural drainage system highlights 'green' expo
West Seattle's High Point neighborhood goes green
Our Vision:
Creating Resources from Wastewater
Aug. 30, 2006
Concrete environmental benefits, cost savings found in Brightwater construction material
Aug. 23, 2006
King County wins grant to plan manure digester
System would improve dairy waste management, capture methane for energy
Aug. 23, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
College campuses are going green
Sustainability seen as key for next generation
Aug. 2, 2006
King County and climate scientists write the book on coping with global warming
July 28, 2006
'Test drive' demonstrates county's ability to generate energy from waste during power shortages
July 25, 2006
External Article, Seattle Times
King County to join climate exchange
July 24, 2006
King County completes South Park landfill site sale
July 21, 2006
Sims and Nickels share national environmental award
July 12, 2006
External Article, Seattle Times
Global warming: They're not laughing at Ron Sims now
Executive Proposed 2006 King County Flood Hazard Management Plan
Water and Land Resources Division
July 6, 2006
King County land and building sale to bring new retail, mixed income housing to Pioneer Square Community
June 21, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Report links suburban sprawl with health woes
June 19, 2006
External Column, Seattle P-I
Stop dancing with dinosaurs
May 16, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Sims sees green in local efforts to cut emissions
County could sell its success on climate commodities market
May 15, 2006
King County to become first county to join innovative market for reducing global warming pollution
May 11, 2006
Paint recycler partners with LinkUp program
MetroPaint offers customers 100 percent recycled latex paint
May 1, 2006
King County encourages gardeners to 'go native'
New online native plant guide highlights Native Plant Appreciation Week
Apr. 22, 2006
King County Executive Sims announces bold new vision for county's wastewater utility
April 9, 2006
Seattle Times
Taking Our Eco Ethics To Hearth
At home, it's getting easier being green
March 22, 2006
Global warming initiative announced
March 16, 2006
King County honored with 'Built Green' advocate award
Executive Ron Sims accepts award from Master Builders Association
March 17, 2006
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Author urges developers to build 'not so big'
Feb. 16, 2006
King County honors 'green building' achievements
Jan. 26, 2005
Executive Sims recognized as 2005 'Economic Development Champion' for Brightwater-related work
Jan. 25, 2006
Seattle Times
2 studies: Urban sprawl adds pounds, pollution
Jan, 18, 2006
King5 News
Vulcan's rural deal raises roofs in Seattle
» Video
Jan. 18, 2005
King County uses development rights transfer to protect 438-acre Carnation Girl Scout Camp
Nov. 26, 2005
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Fuel cell is on the job in King County
Energy source powers Renton sewage plant
Nov. 19, 2005
Seattle Times
Recycled-water pipeline part of King County budget
Nov. 15, 2005
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Clean, new life envisioned for old South Park dump
Nov. 7, 2005
King County works out deal to bring business, jobs to vacant South Park landfill property
Nov. 2, 2005
King County offers free naturescaping and plant salvage workshops
Oct. 27, 2005
King County praised as national leader in addressing climate change
Oct. 26, 2005
Sims outlines efforts to reduce emissions, prepare for global warming
Sept. 27, 2005
Landmark study links smart community planning to good health
Sept. 9, 2005
Electrifying proposals requested for studying energy technologies at future Brightwater treatment plant
Aug. 26, 2005
Wood recycler is latest LinkUp program partner
Aug. 17, 2005
Roofing recycler joins LinkUp program
Aug. 17, 2005
Convenient Assistance on Rural Stewardship Planning
this fall in Black Diamond and Carnation
Aug. 7, 2005
External Link, King County Journal
Growing market for fuel - `Old-time' Grange does brisk business in new biodiesel'
Aug. 4, 2005
External Link, Tri-City Herald
Cantwell pushes 'biofuel business'
July 19, 2005
Sea of asphalt to be transformed to neighborhood for the new century
July 5, 2005
Cleaner air, fewer fish revealed in King County's 2005 Environmental Benchmark Report
June 22, 2005
King County promotes new incentives to build green
June 21, 2005
Opinion, Seattle Post Intelligencer
Trailway an investment in healthy region
June 13, 2005
GLY Construction continues to demonstrate environmental message through example
June 9, 2005
Seattle Times
Hot market for high-end condos fuels downtown building boom
May 19, 2005
Seattle Post Intelligencer
A green vision for 100 years
May 4, 2005
King County earns national environmental award for generating electricity from methane gas
The Northwest Sustainability Conference (external link)
Building the Community - Healing the Planet
Green Globe Award
Recognizing Outstanding Achievement in Environmental Stewardship
March 29, 2005
Walsh Construction Company, long time Construction Works member, again recognized for environmental leadership
Feb. 8, 2005
King County, Cascade Water Alliance to develop countywide water supply plan
Global warming, population growth spur action
Feb. 8, 2005
Prepared Remarks of King County Executive Ron Sims, Cascade Water Alliance Annual Meeting
Feb. 7, 2005
King County adopts environmental building practices for its public buildings
Dec. 17, 2004
Some building permit fees to be rebated and rolled back to 2003 levels
New efficiencies and high demand create unexpected savings
Dec. 2, 2004
King County, business and conservation partners celebrate Snoqualmie Forest preservation
Fall 2004
(External Link, ArcNews)
King County, Washington, Maps Conservation Priorities With GIS
Oct. 26, 2004
Sims thanks County Councilmembers for support of critical environmental protections
» Critical Areas Package - CAO Resources
Oct. 26, 2004
Metro Transit pilot project may tip balance for new statewide industry
Venture produces largest biodiesel-powered fleet in the state
Oct. 25, 2004
Accountability, Efficiency and Ease of Use Added to Critical Areas Package
Protecting rural areas for future generations from impacts of new development
Oct. 22, 2004
Sims supports Carnation sewer plan; Fosters well-planned growth
2005 Built Green Conference and Expo
Seattle Center Conference Center, March 17
Oct. 20, 2004
Sims unveils growth report; Progress made on 21st century vision for growth
Decade of growth management, benchmarks working
Oct. 7, 2004
Tacoma Tribune
Our neighbor's the King of land management
Sept. 29, 2004
Seattle Times
Panel approves land-use package
Sept. 28, 2004
Sims thanks County Council for adopting county planning policies
Sept. 27, 2004
Seattle Times
Living in suburban sprawl may hurt health, study says
Aug. 31 2004
King Street Center grabs the goldKing Street Center is the first building in the Pacific Northwest and one of only a handful nationwide to receive a Gold level rating from the U.S. Green Building Council
Aug 31, 2004
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Snoqualmie Falls viewscape preserved from development
Aug. 5, 2004
Bennett Homes, new member of Construction Works, recognized for environmental leadership
Measuring for Results
Natural Resources and Parks Second Annual Performance Measures Report.
Jun. 8, 2004
Community meeting June 23 on shaping design of Brightwater Treatment Plant
May 27, 2004
Increases in vehicle travel affect air quality and climate
Mar. 2004
Stormwater
Waterworks Gardens
King County, WA, makes the public aware of stormwater infrastructure in an unexpected place
Feb. 27, 2004
Seattle Times
Reworked ordinance offers break on waterside buffers
Feb. 27, 2004
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Proposed land-use changes would boost density, ease rules in rural areas
Feb. 26, 2004
Sims upholds "wall against sprawl"
Feb. 17, 2004
Tacoma News Tribune
Preserving foothills is a glorious goal
Feb. 17, 2004
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Greens, loggers find common ground in saving Cascade foothills
Feasibility Study: Anaerobic Digesters for King County Dairies
Jan. 23, 2004
Manufacturer of plastic lumber joins King County's LinkUp program
Jan. 20, 2004
Conversion of landfill gas to energy saves money, creates electricity
Diving into resource conservation - King County Aquatic Center
Nov. 20, 2003
King County honored with Government Award for environmental purchasing
Oct. 31, 2003
Exhibit to showcase art, building and product designs that incorporate environmentally sustainable strategies
Oct. 22, 2003
Executive, Mayor break ground on affordable senior housing
King County's Green Building Team
Promotes the use of green building practices in all buildings King County constructs, remodels and renovates
Oct 8, 2003
Reclaimed water for Sammamish Valley to flow from new source
Sept. 23, 2003
King County report reflects solid growth management
Good planning fosters vibrant urban areas, protects rural land
Aug. 29, 2003
Report finds suburban sprawl mirrored in residents' waistlines
July 23-29, 2003
Seattle Weekly Special Feature
Green Building - Introduction
July. 17, 2003
King County explores 'Manure Power' to support dairy farmers and boost air and water quality
June 20, 2003
EPA grant funds awarded to assess contaminated sites
May 27, 2003
Treemont Conservation Project to conserve open space while allowing for limited rural development
May 12, 2003
LinkUp program seeks new partners for 2003
Apr. 24, 2003
Special Feature, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Building Green 2003
Apr. 23, 2003
Built Green TM Residential Building Program Named Best in the Country
Apr. 16, 2003
King County announces 2003 Green Globe Award winners
Apr. 15, 2003
Vashion-MauryIsland Beachcomber
Sunflower Project gets push from KC
Apr. 14, 2003
Senator Cantwell aids King County in breaking ground for innovative energy project
Apr. 9, 2003
Executive Sims launches new Smart Growth Initiative Low Impact Development/ Built Green Ordinance
Apr. 8, 2003
County promotes wide range of energy measures
Apr. 7, 2003
Building up - not out - in Eastgate
Mar. 12, 2003
King County First in the Nation to Develop Online Tool for Green Building Standards
Feb. 27, 2003
Public comment on critical area land use updates closes Friday; second draft due in May for further public comment
Feb. 26, 2003
GLY Construction, newest member of Construction Works, recognized for environmental leadership
Feb. 7, 2003
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Dramatic new vision for Pioneer Square
Group sees historic district restyled as a thriving residential area
November 20, 2002
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Innovative design cuts street runoff
From Our Troubled Sound Special Report, Part 3: Ruinous runoff
Nov. 3, 2002
Seattle Times
Corralling sprawl - A growth-management guru ponders the growing price tag for Seattle-area housing
October 22, 2002
King County reports show contrast between short-term and long-term trends in region
October 11, 2002
Seattle Post Intelligencer
County sees energy windfall in rotting garbage
October 10, 2002
Partnership creates unique legacy near Redmond for recreation and the environment
October 2, 2002
W. G. Clark Construction, newest member of Construction Works, is recognized for environmental leadership
July 26, 2002
Puget Sound Business Journal
Environmental Home Center is finding a steadily growing market for sustainable building materials
July 25, 2002
Seattle Post Intelligencer
King County leads in fighting sprawl
July 24, 2002
Ames Lake Forest Saved ThroughTransfer of Development Rights Program
June 10, 2002
Publication provides updated recycling and waste-prevention information for builders
August 29, 2002
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Sprawl is expanding cities' water problems, study says
July 25, 2002
King County seeks environmentally minded builders and contractors to join Construction Works
July 25, 2002
Seattle Times guest columnist
Reinvesting in Nature
Katherine Ellison is a Pulitzer Prize-winner and former Knight Ridder correspondent
July 8, 2002
Federal grant awarded to remove underground storage tanks, contamination in King County and Seattle
Sims proposes building and land use regulatory reform
February 15, 2002
King County brings environmental products and services under one roof
The Brookings Institution
The Link Between Growth Management and Housing Affordability: The Academic Evidence
November 26, 2001
Sims promotes environmentally friendly 'green building practices'
October 23, 2001
South County Journal
Cedar Hills Landfill gas project announced
October 22, 2001
South County Journal
Fuel cell generator won't be a polluter
October 17, 2001
Christian Science Monitor
Living large in tight quarters
October 12, 2001
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Humble but wise green kitchen among standouts at Home Show 2
