Insights

Greene Economics developed ecological performance standards for Spokane’s University District, using historical ecology and ecosystem services to guide regenerative urban growth. The framework sets targets for twelve ecosystem services—from aquifer recharge to native vegetation restoration—so future projects can restore, rather than deplete, the district’s ecological assets.

King County has more than 85,000 on-site sewage systems, many nearing the end of their working life. Our cost and equity analysis estimates what it will take to address failing septic systems and shows the county where to focus sewer investment and financial assistance.