Knute Berger
Knute Berger’s new book is Space Needle, the Spirit of Seattle, a 50th anniversary history of the Seattle icon and its impact. He is also a columnist for Crosscut.com, Editor-at-Large of Seattle Magazine, and author of the regional bestseller, Pugetopolis. He’s attended eight world’s fairs in eight countries. He lives in Seattle.
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Visions of the Seattle That Could Have Been
The city's new Museum of History and Industry offers a portrait of how Seattle innovated its way into the 21st century, and what got lost along the way.
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The Case for Keeping Seattle's Streets Messy
Let's stop talking about how to "fix the grid" and recognize what we have.
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The Rise of the Eco Expo
Not only do expos bring together sustainable themes and ideas for an urban future, they often remake their host cities into leaner, greener spaces.
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The Big Fix
The Expo As Change Agent
Fifty years after its debut, Seattle’s Jetsons-era World's Fair is still shaping the city, an example of how an ephemeral exposition can have a permanent impact.
