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Monthly Archives: August 2021

The rendering shows how the future park in Lake City will connect to the street with sidewalk, plantings, and bike parking. It also possible see people enjoying important future park elements such as bench seating, a large outdoor sculpture, basketball courts, and a children's play area.

New Parks Move Forward in Lake City, North Rainier, and Little...

Seattle Parks and Recreation is heading toward awarding construction contracts on three parks in areas of the city with fewer acreage of parks and...

Apartment Production Declines toward a 5-Year Low in Seattle Metro

The numbers come from a new national report, but data from the City of Seattle also indicates a sustained decrease in housing production. According...

Midweek Video: E-Bikes Could Change Cities Forever

https://youtu.be/IJkzX6sy6sE Dave Amos looks at how e-bikes, which are useful at mid distances, are catching on and could change the way people get around in...

Traffic Shift Coming to Allow for Montlake Boulevard’s Expansion to Nine...

This coming weekend Montlake Boulevard over SR-520 will be completely closed between Roanoke and Hamlin Streets so that the entire roadway can be shifted...

Harrell Ducks Police Accountability Forum, Burgess Rides In to Attack González

Yesterday, the Seattle Community Police Commission (CPC) announced that Bruce Harrell had declined their invitation to a mayoral candidate forum on police accountability and...
Architectural ambiance from above at Chophouse Row. (Credit: The Urbanist)

What We’re Reading: No Parking Minimums, Tree Train, and Maglev

No parking minimums: St. Paul has eliminated car parking minimums. Should other cities follow suit? Tragic fire: A tragic Tukwila apartment fire killed three residents...

Metro Unveils New Station Area Maps Ahead of Northgate Link Extension...

Ahead of the Northgate Link extension opening, King County Metro has quietly unveiled new area maps that will be located within light rail stations...

Compassion Seattle Fires Back as Charter Amendment Faces Second Lawsuit

Seattle voters wait for a judicial decision that will determine if the controversial city charter amendment critics call an unfunded mandate masquerading as a...