Monthly Archives: May 2016
Attend A ‘Jane’s Walk’ This Weekend To Celebrate Jane Jacobs’ 100th...
Jane Jacobs, a hero to many an urbanist, was born one hundred years ago today. This weekend, Seattle is celebrating with "Jane's Walks" throughout...
Lake City Rezone Proposal Seeks To Enhance The Pedestrian Realm
The Lake City neighborhood has been actively working through a three-year envisioning process to create a more walkable and retail-oriented district. The land use control framework...
City Council Rejects Hansen’s Street Vacation Request
The Seattle City Council surprised some yesterday when it voted against an Occidental Avenue street vacation that hedge fund manager Chris Hansen requested in...
Next Meetup And Speaker Is May 10
Another month, another meetup with The Urbanist! Our meetups are open to all and free to attend, so come by if you want to...
The Housing Levy Goes To Voters
Seattle voters will have a chance to weigh in on a major housing levy this summer. At a full council meeting on Monday, Councilmembers voted...
Where The Streetcar Ended: Greenwood Walking Tour
The recent gas explosion ripped a hole in Greenwood’s heart just as it was entering a new era of economic vibrancy. Greenwood’s many vacant...
Reflections From The Inaugural Chicago Architecture Biennial
On a cold October evening in Chicago, Mario Cucinella shares his thoughts as to why architecture is of vital importance to society: "Buildings don't...
Sunday Video: Finding Portland
Take a trip south to our sister city in Oregon. Experience the vibrancy of Portland's built and natural environment. Breath in the fresh air....