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Downtown Bellevue Anticipates a Wave of Mega-Projects

Among the many projects up for consideration in Downtown Bellevue, a significant faction stands out for the sheer scale of its developments. These projects...
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West Seattle High-Rise Bridge on Track to Reopen Mid 2022

The West Seattle High-Rise Bridge will soon become a "very active construction site," according to an update from the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)....

‘Slap in the Face’ Offer from Concrete Companies Riles Striking Teamsters

The Teamsters representing local concrete drivers rejected the latest offer from owners, which added just 15 cents to wages over three years. The concrete strike...

Midweek Video: East Link’s Bellevue Tunnel Is Complete

https://vimeo.com/444591434 Take a gander at the progress of Sound Transit’s new Bellevue light rail tunnel and downtown station opening in 2023 as part of East...
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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...
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Op-Ed: Seattle’s Water Main Upgrade Policy is Causing Higher Costs and Homebuilding Snags

A City stakeholder meeting on May 25 holds the prospect of improving processes around water system upgrades and permitting. The Urbanist has covered before how...
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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.

Sound Transit’s U District Development Site Should Be an Affordable Tower

Last week, Sound Transit released a survey on the U District Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). The parcel at 1000 NE 45th Street is in question,...