A photo of a beautiful community. But does this image paint the entire picture? A picture is worth a thousand words, it’s said. But, if we don’t know the context…
The end of each year is typically marked with office parties and holiday celebrations. In 2020 however, MAKERS skipped the traditional holiday gathering due to ongoing pandemic concerns. Although we…
A few months ago, I took the time to reflect on my favorite ways MAKERS has helped our team stay connected during COVID-19. As the office coordinator and a member…
MAKERS shared with the UW students how we used tools like QGIS in a professional setting. Engagement between students of urban planning and working practitioners helps students form a more…
As planners, our vocation involves looking toward the future. So it is not surprising that we are all trying to make sense of what our profession, our cities and our…
As COVID-19 spread around the globe, communities and nations were impacted and have reacted in vastly different ways. The pandemic has spurred lively discussion and debate around urban design and…
Emily working at home with her feline "co-worker." At this point, none of us are strangers to working from home. Over the last four months, remote work has shifted from…
Facilities are some of the most under-appreciated, under-resourced, and misunderstood government assets. Though COVID-19 is spurring faster adoption of remote work practices, government facilities will remain essential places to store…