Chris Karnes | Tacoma, WA

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Chris Karnes

Chris Karnes

Chris Karnes serves on the Tacoma Planning Commission. Driven by a desire to know how the world works and committed to making the future better. Physics, mathematics, and R-Stats.

A clean sweep for Ibsen in Tacoma Mayor's Race

A clean sweep for Ibsen in Tacoma Mayor's Race

In a stunning sweep, Anders Ibsen had the most votes of those running in 130 precincts of 152 analyzed in the City of Tacoma. The next best candidates to were Steve Haverly and John Hines with 6 precincts each, Whitney Stevens with 3 precincts, and Jesus ‘Jesse’ Carlos with 1 precinct.

Using AI and a Bike to Help Fix Tacoma's Potholes

It turns out that machine learning models can be used to help society. My setup uses a GoPro Hero 13 Black and an e-bike to record 4K video and high resolution GPS coordinates.

Transit riders may get a seat on the Pierce Transit Board

Transit riders may get a seat on the Pierce Transit Board

Thanks to a new law passed by the Washington State Legislature and signed by Governor Ferguson (HB 1418), transit agencies like Pierce Transit will have the opportunity to add two voting members to their governing boards who are actual transit riders.

SB 5184: How Tacoma moves beyond Parking Minimums

SB 5184: How Tacoma moves beyond Parking Minimums

Senate Bill 5184 is a significant shift in how Washington cities approach parking, aiming to reduce development costs, encourage more housing, and create more vibrant, walkable communities. This post will explain the bill’s key provisions, its impact on Tacoma, and the next steps for our city.

Housing for the working class

Housing for the working class

If we fail to invest in Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), the consequences will disproportionately harm working-class families and deepen inequality.

Happy Year of the Snake

Happy Year of the Snake

The RedNote phenomenon reflects what the original intent of the Internet was supposed to be in the 1990's: a global communications network without barriers, a platform to help us understand that we, as humans, really have much more in common with one another than we think.

Time to reform Tacoma's Crossroads Centers

Time to reform Tacoma's Crossroads Centers

Despite efforts to promote more pedestrian-friendly design and mixed-use development compatible with cities, the dominance of car-centric infrastructure ultimately undermines community goals.