Concrete Could Flow for West Seattle Bridge and Light Rail Projects as Teamsters Offer...
Last night, Teamster 174 Secretary-Treasurer Rick Hicks announced an offer to resume to work on behalf of striking concrete drivers at three companies: Cadman...
Fast Growing Issaquah Plans for More Density – and Sprawl
With their Central Issaquah Plan, zoning updates, and planned communities, in recent years the City of Issaquah has experienced a steady increase in new...
Sunday Video: Wooden Skyscrapers Could Be the Future for Citites
https://youtu.be/2DPp2NcnTb0
In this video, The Economist explores the growing popularity of cross-laminated timber and its positive aspects as a building material.
Navigating Kirkland’s Pedestrian Nightmare — And Paradise
Whenever I write an article or series that charts the development of cities and neighborhoods in the Puget Sound, I always make an effort...
Explainer: What is a Builder’s Remedy and Will It Solve Seattle’s Housing Crisis?
Sometimes there is a concept that pops up out of the blue that sounds like solution to so many problems. Among housing advocates in...
Sunday Video: Is Mass Timber Revolutionizing Midrise and Highrise Design?
Uytae Lee of About Here ticks through the design entrants at a recent mass timber architecture competition, showcasing the vast architectural diversity possible with the eco-friendly construction method.
New Designs Expand Possibilities for Tiny Houses as Emergency Shelter
As the homelessness crisis deepens its impact across the U.S., Washington State designers are improving tiny house designs with the goal of bringing more...
Sunday Video: 2017 Year in Review for California High-Speed Rail
https://youtu.be/XaSPNUXx478
In 2017, the California High-Speed Rail Authority had a successful year of on-the-ground construction throughout the Central Valley. In this vidoe, the agency takes...








