Housing Notes: Ambitious Developments in Kent, Everett, and Seattle
This edition of housing notes will explore some particularly ambitious projects in the works across the Puget Sound region. It's also worth noting to...
In Wallingford, Vision and Memory, Luck and Loss
The “Visions of Wallingford” project poses a question: “How does a neighborhood learn?”
It’s one that strikes me as both fascinating and important.
It’s important because...
Sunday Video: Can Freight Rail and Passenger Rail Coexist?
Freight rail companies usually don't like to play ball with passenger rail operators in North America and that has severe impacts on the quality...
Housing Abundance and Affordability Social Hour with Tech 4 Housing
The Urbanist and Tech 4 Housing are hosting a social gathering at the Pine Box, August 16th, 5:30-7pm to talk about how we can...
Breaking Down the New Seattle City Council Map Proposal
Magnolia is getting split in two in the first official proposal (interactive map here) from the redistricting commission deciding the borders for Seattle's seven...
Jumps in Rent Underscore Need for Rent Stabilization in Washington
Rent stabilization and ending apartment bans, a match made in heaven.
Rents are going up, and almost no one is being spared. Even tenants in...
Kirkland to Study the Future of Pedestrianized Park Lane
In June of 2020, the Kirkland City Council voted to create more space for restaurants and other businesses by closing one block of business-lined...
How to Rescue South Bellevue Station from Suburban Asphyxiation
From a transit-oriented development perspective, in the nearly $3.7 billion East Link light rail extension, the most shameful station area, by far, is around...