City Hikes

Rethinking infrastructure, transportation, and urban spaces one walk at a time

Latest writings, ramblings, and other thoughts:

Columbia City and the Limits of Shoupian Parking Policy

How a parking meter rate decrease sells transit short in Columbia City

by cityhikes March 26, 2026

What’s in a Station Area?

Is a train really all you need to live a transit oriented life? (Hint: no)

by cityhikes March 24, 2026

A Short Guide to Seattle Parks by Bus

A ramble about getting to nature on transit

by cityhikes March 15, 2026

Transit Trip Report: Bellingham

Or how to get 100 miles north for $6

by cityhikes February 23, 2026

Difficulties of Building on Bainbridge Aren’t That Complex

A look into what may be the worst op-ed of all time (and that’s saying something)

by cityhikes February 13, 2026

On Knowing Where You Are

Ditching the GPS and embracing potentially getting lost.

by cityhikes January 24, 2026January 25, 2026

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Beyond my life as a hobby blogger, I’m also a practicing urban planner at BERK Consulting in Seattle. If you are interested in some of the work I’ve done, I’ve highlighted four projects I’m particularly proud of. You can find a full list of projects I’ve worked on in the “Portfolio” link below. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have, I’m always happy to talk shop.