The Urbanist Podcast: Talking with Alexandra Lange about Her Book “Meet Me by the Fountain”
Given this podcast is dropping on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, there is a solid chance that you or a loved one will spend some...
Sunday Video: German Pedestrianized Streets
https://youtu.be/Vl02v7bzIYc
Several streets in Iserlohn, Germany are highlighted in this video as fußgängerzonen (pedestrian streets), a street typology severely lacking in America.
Sunday Video: Is Mass Timber Revolutionizing Midrise and Highrise Design?
Uytae Lee of About Here ticks through the design entrants at a recent mass timber architecture competition, showcasing the vast architectural diversity possible with the eco-friendly construction method.
Call to Action: Support Rezoning Uptown and Reforming Design Review on Monday
The Seattle City Council is hosting a double feature at SIFF Cinema Uptown Auditorium 3 on Monday September 11. The first public hearing for the...
Sunday Video: Seattle’s Water Hook-up Fees Are Stunting Homebuilding
Civil engineer Donna Breske produced a video digging into the issue of excessive water hook-up costs blocking homebuilding and driving up housing costs. She argues Seattle needs a systemwide plan to upgrade water mains that is not dependent on gouging builders.
CLT: The Future of Midrise Seattle
The Urbanist has covered how 85- and 125-foot zones are not very effective. Since 65 feet is the sweet spot for Type V construction...
Upcoming Event: Friends of Pier 86
Seattle may join other the examples of international cities with large public art on working silos and grain terminals. For the past year, the committee...
A Unique Map Series for Seattle
If you're into maps and data as much as we are, you'll probably love this new series of maps made by the National Trust for...