East Link TOD: Three Bellevue Stations Sitting Out the Development Wave
East Main, South Bellevue, and Wilburton Station are the clear laggards along the 2 Line where development activity has been sparse. A pending zoning update offers a lot of hope for Wilburton, a little for East Main, and none for South Bellevue.
Downtown and Rose Hill: Kirkland’s Corridor of Dense New Development
After Totem Lake, a neighborhood that is experiencing a spree of significant growth, the next notable constellation of new commercial and residential development in...
Sound Transit Puts Equitable TOD and Bathroom Policy Reform Front and Center
Sound Transit is making good on a policy directive to expand bathroom access to facilities and equitable transit-oriented development (TOD) commitments in Seattle. The...
Northgate’s Construction Spree Is Just Starting
In the past two decades, development in and around Northgate has, for the most part, been a bit sleepy. Every few years a new...
Route 40 Bus Lane Installation Starts, Aiding Riders During I-5 Work
The targeted upgrades intended to speed up buses and increase reliability have been in the works since 2021, and come just in time to aid riders during upcoming I-5 closures. They have faced considerable opposition from business groups along Route 40.
Seattle’s Geologic Hazards Can Be Overwhelming, But Preparation Can Start Now
“Seismic” buttons in Seattle’s elevators hide ubiquitously in plain sight. When I was new to the city last year, these buttons were a reminder...
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...
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...