Monthly Archives: July 2017
Lake2Bay Street Design Concept Plan Adopted As Formal Rule
A rule governing the public realm improvement plan for the Lake2Bay corridor has finally been adopted. The 1.6-mile Lake2Bay corridor stretches from Seattle's waterfront...
Beacon Hill Safety Project Riles Neighbors
Throughout 2016, I covered the process that led to the selection of twelve neighborhood-focused transportation improvements though the Neighborhood Street Fund process. Those concepts...
Sound Transit To Decide Permanent Lynnwood Link Station Names
The Sound Transit Capital Committee will meet today to determine the fate of station names for four stations on the Lynnwood Link extension. Earlier...
SDCI Has Adopted New Rules For Microhousing And Large Notice Signs
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) has adopted two new Director's Rules. One regulates the application of interior dimensional requirements for Small...
New Eyman Initiative Seeks To Stall Transportation Investments Statewide And Kill...
Washington's perennial anti-tax troll Tim Eyman is back, fresh off of his failure to hurl another initiative (I-1550) across the finish line and reeling...
First Fast Ferry Run Impresses, Leaves Room for Improvement
On Monday, Kitsap Transit's new Fast Ferry officially started operations between Seattle and Bremerton, offering a faster transit option for commuters and visitors. First...
City Council Passes Income Tax And Yesler Terrace Housing Amendments
Seattle is on its way to getting its own income tax. Yesterday, an ordinance to institute a tax on high-income earners passed out of...
Registration Open: MarketFront Opening Tour On July 22
The Urbanist's tour series takes you to the hidden nooks and splendid neighborhoods across Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region. Join us with...