Publications

Field notes, briefs, and regulatory intelligence for PNW development.

Stationarity Is Dead: Why PNW Stormwater Standards Are Changing

February 15, 2024

Understanding the shift from historical precipitation assumptions to climate-adjusted design standards in Pacific Northwest stormwater regulations.

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CARA-1 Sites: The Practical Risk Checklist for Downtown Infill

January 20, 2024

A field-tested checklist for identifying and mitigating contamination risks in urban redevelopment projects.

contaminationenvironmentalrisk-assessment

How Administrative Records Create (or Kill) Project Schedules

December 10, 2023

The critical role of administrative record quality in predictable project timelines and successful appeals.

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