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Monthly Archives: August 2015

With Wonder

"Wait, what kinda music?" There'd been a long pause lasting several stops. With some folks you can comfortably switch in and out of silence during...

Sunday Video: The Best Kindergarten You’ve Ever Seen

Architect Takaharu Tezuka showcases his design for a kindergarten where kids are encouraged to be kids. His approach and thinking expands the possibilities of...

What We’re Reading: Greening of Seattle

Fearing change: Tacoma residents are concerned about the scale of development in the Proctor District and aren't so keen on more housing options in...

Fridaygram: Brooklyn Bridge

After 13 years of construction, the world's first steel suspension bridge, Brooklyn Bridge was opened in 1883. Boasting the longest span in the world...

ICYMI: New Trolleybuses Now Rolling on Seattle Streets

https://twitter.com/UrbanistOrg/status/634173226021576704 Five new 40-foot electric trolleybuses are now rolling on the streets of Seattle, but more are soon to come. Their christening was marked by extensive...

SHADOW IS ALIVE! (Celebrate!)

On a long enough timeline, all clothes worn in the elements turn brown. It's a muted shade of that hue which cloaks these two...

A Territorial Perspective: 970 Denny Way

Shinny, curvy, and tall. If there were any words to describe 970 Denny Way, those are it. Holland Partner Group is planning to transform nearly...
Southeast Seattle streets at Leticia Ave S and 34th Ave S.

Map of the Week: Lack of Sidewalks in Seattle

Most long-time Seattleites know that sidewalks are a highly charged and controversial discussion point in many neighborhoods. But that's not because people don't like them....