Melbourne: A Case Study in the Revitalization of City Laneways, Part 1
Article Note: This is the first installment of a two-part series on laneways, see Part 2.
“We need an approach that will see our cities...
Housing Leaders Call Out Seattle’s Bare Minimum Growth Proposal
Builders, lawmakers, and housing advocates warn the 'One Seattle' growth strategy is "nothingburger" that will come up short on affordability, livability, and complying with state law. Fourplexes would be too constrained to deliver sufficient housing.
Everett: Art Makes The Place
Straining for maximum reach, a child in aviator goggles and cap launches a paper airplane into the sky. “Someday” is the title of a...
City Council Spars Over Woonerf in South Lake Union
Last Tuesday, the Seattle City Council Transportation Committee discussed the creation of a woonerf along 8th Ave between Harrison St and Thomas St in South...
The Metro Neighborhood: A Renewed Vision for Downtown Seattle
The University of Washington (UW) is one of Downtown Seattle's largest landowners, but you wouldn't know it just by being there. The university controls...
Westbank Frye: Twin High-Rise Coming To First Hill
The East Design Review Board will consider the latest plan for the Westbank Frye High-rise project on First Hill this evening. This is the...
Midweek Video: Are Shipping Containers Overrated As A Building Method?
Shipping container homes have become all the rage in recent years. But they're not necessarily as practical as they might seem when it comes...
Housing Notes: 16-Story Tower Proposed in Kirkland and 114 Middle-Income Homes in West Seattle
The Puget Sound Regional Council adopted a Regional Housing Strategy which could have a big impact on housing growth -- if cities and counties...