Shoreline North Station Sees New Urban Connection Form
Within a mile of Shoreline North Station, about 1,700 homes have been built or planned since 2019. While the development pipeline is petering out, the City could jumpstart it once more with zoning changes and action to redevelop public land.
Mercer Island’s Growth Plan Doesn’t Meet State Standards, Appeal Alleges
Futurewise is challenging the validity of Mercer Island's Comprehensive Plan, alleging it's out of alignment with a number of state housing policies, including a requirement to maximize the area around its forthcoming light rail station.
Op-Ed: Seattle Council Should Double Rental Assistance, Not Slash It
To prevent homelessness and improve housing stability, Seattle City Council should not cut funding for Tenant Services and Rental Assistance as Mayor Bruce Harrell proposes, and instead double it.
Council Must Be Bold for Affordable Homes
Seattle for Everyone is a broad coalition of affordable housing developers, for-profit developers and businesses, labor and social justice advocates, environmentalists and urbanists, all...
Could Seattle’s 20-Year Growth Plan Get Derailed by Predatory Appeal?
The release of the city's final environmental review of the One Seattle growth plan is likely to be followed by an appeal, in an attempt to stop neighborhood-level zoning changes. But while an appeal may add time, it's likely to ultimately fail.
The Urbanist Podcast: Looking for The Hot New Neighborhood
Covering development for a city like Seattle gives The Urbanist a unique view into the spots where development concentrates. Even so, it’s useful once...
Housing Notes: Ambitious Developments in Kent, Everett, and Seattle
This edition of housing notes will explore some particularly ambitious projects in the works across the Puget Sound region. It's also worth noting to...
Sound Transit Seeking Bids for Large TOD Site in Bellevue’s Spring District
A new transit-oriented development (TOD) in Bellevue could happen on surplus property owned by Sound Transit. The transit agency is actively seeking private bids...