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...
East Link TOD: Housing Growth Picks Up in Downtown Bellevue Ahead of Light Rail
We're starting our transit-oriented development (TOD) series in Downtown Bellevue. Check out how the Eastside's highrise capital has been growing, with 13,000 homes recently added or in development, in anticipation of East Link light rail's arrival on April 27.
With Light Rail’s Arrival, Northgate Urban Center Takes Shape
Transportation infrastructure for walking and biking in the Northgate Station area has received a boost as Link light rail arrives in the neighborhood.
With...
City Sweeps Civic Square Encampments as Tower Construction Nears
On Wednesday morning, the Seattle Police Department cleared the sidewalks opposite City Hall of homeless encampments, giving the 16 remaining campers two-hour notice. The...
The Potential and Pitfalls of Prefabricated Buildings
The City issued permits on January 17th for another new tower in Belltown, but this one was a little different. The developer, Sustainable Living...
WSCC Addition Still Barreling Toward October Construction Start
On Tuesday morning, the members of the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) Addition Board gathered within the convention center they hope to supplement to get updated on...
Apartment Production Declines toward a 5-Year Low in Seattle Metro
The numbers come from a new national report, but data from the City of Seattle also indicates a sustained decrease in housing production.
According...
Sunday Video: Renovating an Abandoned High School into Apartments
Purchasing an abandoned high school for $100,000, three developers carved out a lovely 31 unit apartment building in the Pittsburgh suburb of Homestead, Pennsylvania....