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...
How Downtown Redmond Grew from Sleepy Suburb to Small City
Redmond's 1993 Downtown Plan led to an urban transformation that saw the construction of over 5,000 new units between 2000 and 2020. This Saturday, light rail arrives to support that urban growth.
Shoreline Apartment Boom Picks Up Along RapidRide E, Still in Infancy Near Light Rail
Outside its light rail station areas, Shoreline has seen a noticeable bump in apartment planning, permitting, and construction in the past few years. Upwards...
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.
East Link TOD: Overlake Takes Shape for Station Opening
More than 8,000 homes have either been completed in the past decade or are in development near Overlake Station, on the southern edge of Microsoft's megacampus.
Sunday Video: The Rise of New York’s Super Skinny Towers
https://youtu.be/md8fJEShpZM
Supertall skyscrapers are on the rise, particularly in New York City. This video covers some of them on the horizon and the structural feats...
SDCI Has Adopted New Rules For Microhousing And Large Notice Signs
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) has adopted two new Director's Rules. One regulates the application of interior dimensional requirements for Small...
Mountlake Terrace’s Town Center Slowly Emerges Ahead of Light Rail
More than 1,800 homes are under construction, recently completed, or planned near Mountlake Terrace Station, where light rail service will soon commence.