Architecture

I took a trip to Tokyo in July and thought I'd share some impressions. We stayed in Shiodome, a centrally located neighborhood connected to...

Allowing multi-family housing in all residential zones, and aggressively promoting private bidding lowers housing costs. Part II: Zoning and Development in Vienna Previously, I discussed demographic...

Since 1994, Seattle has conducted mandatory design reviews of most large development projects. Design review gives the public (and city planners) a chance to...

The evolution of Pike Place Market continues with a physical expansion of the market. In late June, the market heralded the opening of its...

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...

2017 seems to be the "Year of the Alley Activation" in Seattle. Two separate alley activation projects just wrapped up in Chinatown and the...

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...

Sound Transit has released updated designs for Mountlake Terrace Station, the penultimate station on the Lynnwood Link extension slated to open in 2023, marking...