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Monthly Archives: February 2016

Jason The Athletic Godfather

I wrote the following in 2012: At Letitia a gregarious basketball-player-looking character steps off. He always seems to know everybody. He'll get on the bus, plunk...

CLT: The Future of Midrise Seattle

The Urbanist has covered how 85- and 125-foot zones are not very effective. Since 65 feet is the sweet spot for Type V construction...

Sunday Video: Design Shaped By The Community

"Americans spend 90% of their time indoors" explains Marc Kushner in this animated talk in which he discusses how architecture shapes us and triggers...

What We’re Reading: Seattle’s Next Opera House

New digs: The Seattle Opera unveils plans a new $60 million venue at Seattle Center. In jeopardy: A proposal for a new Amtrak station in...

Sponsored: Join The Conversation About HALA

Housing Affordability is Critical to the Future of Seattle. The City of Seattle wants to hear from you to help ensure growth brings benefits...

Help Ensure That Bikeshare Stays In Seattle

The fate of Seattle's bikeshare program hangs in the balance. At a meeting of the Sustainability and Transportation Committee today, Councilmembers will hear from...

Investing In Seattle Bikeshare Starts Now

Bikeshare in Seattle is at a pivotal juncture — that much is clear to supporters and opponents of the Pronto bikeshare system alike. Without the...

Square Hair

Image above: On the left, my friend Purpelle Tramble, the filmmaker. On the right, some guy with short hair... Two unrelated interactions with different late-night...