BERK is 35!

BERK is 35! We’re celebrating by donating to foodbanks across the state and participating in a staff volunteer event in the spring.

Webinar Recording: How to Prepare a Housing Needs Assessment

Kevin Ramsey, Ph.D. led an MRSC webinar on housing needs assessments March 18, 2020.

Innovative Story Mapping with King County

BERK developed an innovative story map to solicit public input for King County’s Shoreline Master Plan update. This map is a mixed-media tool that shows the flexibility of story mapping for featuring a mix of spatial and non-spatial content.

The Washington State Space Economy

With the rise of NewSpace companies, what role can space-related activities play in our region’s future economy, especially given our history in commercial aerospace?

BERK in the NewsAndrew BjornNovember 8, 2018space, emily, claire, washington, seattle, kent, puget sound region, AB feature

Seattle council approves changes to first-in-the-nation ‘democracy vouchers’ program

Following BERK’s independent evaluation of Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program, City Council passed a key recommendation from BERK’s study.

Sammamish Police services study analyzes 2017 statistics

BERK is leading a police services study for the City of Sammamish. Since incorporating in 1999, the City has contracted with King County for police services, but of late have noticed an increase in call volume related to recent annexations.

BERK in the NewsMichele Eakins-TeSelleJuly 2, 2018sammamish, kristin, brian, police, public safety

"Housing task force unveils draft plan to address Edmonds’ housing affordability crisis" - My Edmonds News

BERK led a community open house to engage Edmonds citizens around the housing strategy being led by the Edmonds Task Force. Associate Principal Kevin Ramsey Ph.D. was onsite to support the Task Force by presenting findings and answering questions for citizens during the open house.

BERK hosts AMMIC business owner Visioning meeting

BERK is currently working with the cities of Arlington and Marysville on the development of a subarea plan for their manufacturing and industrial center. Our project team hosted a successful property owner workshop to engage with businesses in the subarea.