Monthly Archives: September 2017
What We’re Reading: Streetcar Barn Tower, On Walkability, and Changing Cityscape
Streetcar barn tower: The City of Seattle has been approached to build a private office tower ($) over the South Lake Union streetcar garage.
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Tacoma Is Masterplanning the Tacoma Mall Area
Tacoma is in the process of developing a subarea plan for Tacoma Mall and its environs. The plan will guide growth and redevelopment of...
Court of Appeals Deals Blow to County Youth Jail
Tuesday was an eventful day for the future of the King County Children and Family Justice Center after the Washington State Court of Appeals...
October 11: Meet Mayoral Candidate Cary Moon at The Urbanist Meetup
The Urbanist will be joined by Seattle mayoral candidate Cary Moon at our October 11 meetup. We endorsed Moon in the hotly contested primary...
Cary Moon’s Transit Plan: Bus Lanes, Bike Lanes, and Safer Sidewalks
Mayoral candidate Cary Moon added some meat to the bones of her transit plan at a press conference this afternoon in South Lake Union....
Denny Way Upgrades Could Make 8 Less Late
I rode the Route 8 last week, confirming it's as late as ever during the afternoon commute. At a brisk walk from Dexter Avenue,...
Pike & Pine Bike Lanes Usher in New Era Downtown
When Mayor Ed Murray's office announced funds to expand Pronto cycle share would instead be invested in safe streets infrastructure back in January, one...
City Council Landmarks Asian Art Museum and Maritime Building
On Monday, the Seattle City Council authorized the landmarking of two more structures: one in Capitol Hill and another downtown. The buildings represent two...