Urbanism 101: What is an EcoDistrict?
Urbanism 101 is a series that breaks down concepts in urban planning, policy, and related fields using vivid examples. In this introductory article, we're...
What We’re Reading: Fast Electric Ferries, Risk To Pedestrians, and Prideful Bus Stop
Fast electric ferries: Stockholm is getting the world's fastest electric passenger ferries.
Montlake Playfield revamp: Under a unique agreement, Seattle Prep is replacing the turf...
2022 Fourth of July Transit Service
The Fourth of July holiday is coming up and Puget Sound transit agencies are planning a mix of service plans on the weekday holiday....
Building the Body Athletic – Your Urbanist Sports Year
It’s 4th of July weekend, so we’re in the doldrums of the sports year. WNBA, soccer, and baseball are in the long stretch of...
Bellevue’s State of the City Paints Urbanist Vision But Misses the Mark
Early Tuesday morning, over 150 people packed into a fourth floor ballroom of Meydenbauer Center to attend Bellevue's annual State of the City address...
Edmonds City Council Rejects Grant to Study Missing Middle Housing
Last week, the Edmonds City Council voted to tell the city's mayor, Mike Nelson, and city staff not to proceed with accepting a "middle...
Outpacing Suburbs, Seattle Grows 20,100 in One Year in Latest State Population Estimate
Seattle's population rebounded from its brief pandemic dip with a vengeance according to the latest population estimates from the Washington State Office of Financial...
Evergreen Impact Housing Fund Contributes to Nearly 750 Affordable Homes
Financing affordable housing is not an easy endeavor, and many projects end up with funding gaps that impede them from moving forward. ...