Sprucing Up Alleys in South Downtown
Progress on active alleys continues in Pioneer Square. The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) has recently wrapped up work on the next upgrade phase...
Denny Triangle’s Crescent Heights
The Denny Triangle is a hotbed for highrise construction with over a dozen different projects are either already planned or under construction. A new...
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...
Seattle’s Lead on Single Stair Buildings
Seattle doesn’t lead on a lot of things when it comes to building codes, land use codes, or even energy codes -- though given...
Carbon Is Us
A response to William McDonough’s new language of carbon.
“We’re made of star stuff.” Carl Sagan
“We are stardust.” Joni Mitchell
Carl and Joni got it...
Hotel Clare: A Glamorous Addition to Downtown
Plans for the Hotel Clare site are getting a big makeover. Located on the corner of Second Avenue and Virginia Street, the project is...
Baugruppen: Instant Community (Just Add Water)
Editor’s Note: This is Part 6 of a series on Baugruppen, private owners collaboratively building affordable multifamily projects. Read Part 1 or check out the series.
So, how is it...
Baugruppen: Proactive Jurisdictions
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a series on Baugruppen, private owners collaboratively building affordable multifamily projects. Read Part 1 or check out the...