Monthly Archives: March 2017
Vote To Name Lynnwood Link Stations
Sound Transit has announced time is running out for the contest to help name the four stations included in the Lynnwood Link light rail...
Give Pedestrians The Green
Jonathan Glick and his son live in the Central District and often walk across 23rd Avenue. The street is a major thoroughfare and recently...
How Housing Markets Aren’t Like Musical Chairs
That The Urbanist disagrees with Sightline Institute about Seattle's Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) program is hardly news. I'll try not to beat a dead horse....
Contract Rezone Will Bring MHA Units To Lower Queen Anne
Lower Queen Anne is poised to see construction of a new multi-family residential development (203 W Republican St) on the corner of W Republican St and...
Last Call: High Point Neighborhood Tour on Saturday
The Urbanist is delighted to announce the kick-off of our 2017 tour season. We'll be taking to you to the hidden nooks and splendid...
Map Of The Week: 2017 Sidewalk Projects In Seattle
More than 50 blocks are slated new sidewalks in Seattle this year. The plan is related to the updated Pedestrian Master Plan (PMP), which is headed...
Constantine Responds To Youth Jail Critics In State Of The County...
During his State of the County speech yesterday, King County Executive Dow Constantine unveiled plans to open two reception centers for youth accused of...
PLUZ Considers Refinements To The Downtown/SLU Rezones
The rezone proposals for Downtown Seattle and South Lake Union (SLU) could be getting a handful of refinements. The Seattle Planning, Land Use, and...