Can Design Review Be Fast And Effective? Seattle Thinks So
Since 1994, Seattle has conducted mandatory design reviews of most large development projects. Design review gives the public (and city planners) a chance to...
Pike Place Market Expands With MarketFront, Tour On Saturday
The evolution of Pike Place Market continues with a physical expansion of the market. In late June, the market heralded the opening of its...
Eastlake Project Delivers New Public Plaza, Pedestrian Street
A new public plaza space in Eastlake has gotten its blessing from the Seattle City Council. Constructed by a private developer, the 4,573-square foot plaza...
Activating Alleys: Canton, U District, And Pioneer Square Edition
2017 seems to be the "Year of the Alley Activation" in Seattle. Two separate alley activation projects just wrapped up in Chinatown and the...
SDCI’s Draft Recommendations To Revise Design Review Program
Major changes to Seattle's Design Review Program may be coming soon. Earlier this month, the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) released a...
Mountlake Terrace Station Reaches 60% Design
Sound Transit has released updated designs for Mountlake Terrace Station, the penultimate station on the Lynnwood Link extension slated to open in 2023, marking...
U District Design Guidelines To Get Major Overhaul
The University District is a neighborhood experiencing fast-paced change as new development takes shape in the heat of Seattle's historic building boom. A significant...
Sound Transit Brings Two Lynnwood Link Stations To 60% Design
Sound Transit recently released details on its 60% design plans for two new stations and select corridor improvements as part of its Lynnwood Link...