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Yearly Archives: 2015

Tofu Spring Rolls, Comfort Stations, and Deep Breaths

  I rushed in, looking for the cheap stuff. My shift (or "piece") was about to start, and I needed food. This was unusual. I...

Reminder: The First Hill Public Realm Action Plan Open House

First Hill Public Realm Action Plan Open House When Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 5 – 7pm Where Town Hall 1119 8th Ave Seattle, WA 98101 What First Hill’s growing residential population, cultural...

New Belltown Tower Under Review, Denny Triangle Tower Nears Recommendation

Another skyscraper could soon join the Seattle skyline, this time in Belltown. 3rd and Lenora Tower--as it is known--is the brainchild (permit number 3018686) of long-time...

How Fast Can Everett Really Grow?

The City of Everett is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, which happens to be right in the middle of the city's...

Sunday Video: 20,000 Years in Puget Sound

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl2rObdNUFw 20,000 Years in Puget Sound by the Burke Museum on YouTube. Chart the changing geography of the Puget Sound in under three minutes.

What We’re Reading: Skyscraper City Redux

Skyscraper city: An updated version of Seattle skyscraper projects in infographic form. Extended death row: The Harvard Exit will last just a few more days; say...

ICYMI: 1 Million Bike Trips Across the Fremont Bridge in 2014

Way back in 2012, the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) installed bike counters at a number of locations, including the very popular Fremont Bridge....

The First Hill Public Realm Action Plan

Connecting parks & public space to enhance mobility & livability in First Hill The City of Seattle will be holding an open house to discuss...