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...
Portage Bay Park Moves Ahead To Final Design
A vision for a new park on the shores of Portage Bay has finally come into view. In August, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) received approval...
Baugruppen: Yes In Our Back Yard!
Editor’s Note: This is Part 7 of a series on Baugruppen, private owners collaboratively building affordable multifamily projects. Read Part 1 or check out the series.
With this series,...
Sound Transit Shares Design Concepts for Federal Way Link
Light rail will extend as far south as Federal Way in 2024, serving approximately 36,500 daily riders. Sound Transit is working to design the look,...
The Case for Converting Vacant Offices to Congregate Housing
A new study found co-living congregate housing could spur conversions of vacant offices, which are much costlier to convert to conventional housing. It could also return Seattle to its affordable single-room occupancy roots.
Land Use Smorgasbord at Final Seattle City Council Meeting of 2022
Highway Lids, Design Review Waivers for Affordable Housing, Continuing Streateries, and Easing Food Truck Restrictions
In its final full meeting of 2022, the Seattle City...
Mapping Historic Ballard: Shingletown To Tomorrow Call For Volunteers
It’s time to hit the streets for the survey portion of the Mapping Historic Ballard portion of the Department of Neighborhood’s Small & Simple...
Sound Transit Launches 130th Street Light Rail Station Open House
On October 12th, Sound Transit began their online open house for the 130th Street light rail station's design. Approved by voters in 2016, this...