Mapping Historic Ballard Grand Reveal Today
It's been a long haul since the November kick-off, but wait until you see what over a hundred volunteers mapped over 1,000+ hours and what...
Seattle’s New Center for Architecture and Design
Significant growth in Seattle over the past few years has prompted a great deal of attention, and now there is a dedicated place in...
The Urbanist Book Club: Meet Me by the Fountain with Alexandra Lange
American malls are so ubiquitous that it is difficult to consider they were purposefully conceived, actively designed, and meticulously managed. Every facet of an...
To Address the Climate Crisis We Must Incentivize Passive House Buildings
We know two things are true: we need more housing—1.8 million more people are expected to move to the Puget Sound region before 2050—and...
Midweek Video: Seesaws In The Middle Of NYC’s Broadway
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Streetfilms shows Manhattan’s Broadway continues to evolve as a people place. It now features people riding seesaws in the middle of the street instead...
Want to Revitalize Downtown? Here’s Eight Ways How
In the spring of 2020, downtown Seattle sat empty. A once bustling and growing core of tower cranes, thriving businesses, and active neighborhoods was...
Harrell Proposes Design Review Moratorium, Interim Legislation Complying with State Mandate
On Tuesday, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell rolled out a package of design review reforms intended to speed up homebuilding and comply with a state deadline that is fast approaching. The mayor has proposed a six-month pause on design review requirements to ensure state compliance in time and provide a transition to the overhauled, leaner system.
City Council Extends ALUV Moratorium, Designates Rainier Opportunity Zone, and Greenlights Arena
On Monday, the Seattle City Council waded through a very lengthy agenda. Councilmembers voted to extend a heavy industrial moratorium in Aurora-Licton Urban Village...