Woodinville’s Downtown District Poised for Major Growth
Walkability and wineries are transforming this bedroom community into a suburb with a distinctive vibe.
Few suburbs in the Seattle metro area are as difficult...
West Seattle Link Tunnel Could Cost at Least $7.7 Million per Dwelling Unit Saved
On Friday, new information on the West Seattle light rail options to Alaska Junction was released. The information indicates that an elevated alignment would...
Event Notice: Capitol Hill Renter Summit
On Saturday (September 24th), over 100 renters from Capitol Hill are gathering to identify problems facing renters and begin creating an action plan for addressing some of...
Urbanists Unite! Tell The Council To Build 1,000 Homes
Seattle is experiencing a housing crisis. Thousands of people are on the streets and thousands more are struggling to afford housing. The reasons for...
MHA Preferred Alternative Shies Away From Highrise
The Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) released its preferred alternative for the Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) zoning changes earlier this month. Much...
Op-Ed: The Case for Accessory Dwelling Units
Accessory dwelling units like backyard cottages and basement apartments support sustainable development plans as they typically require fewer resources during construction, are energy-efficient, and minimize urban sprawl. They are one effective way to add density to single family areas.
Why Is Housing Cheaper In Raleigh Than San Francisco? Here’s One Big Reason
Housing prices in many cities are on the rise. This trend has been pushing lower income workers out of housing in many cities, including...
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.