Land Use

City Council Greenlights Seattle Asian Art Museum Expansion

The Seattle Asian Art Museum expansion and rehabilitation project cleared a major hurdle on Monday. During their normal weekly meeting, the Seattle City Council...
A rendering shows detached three story townhome with parking and alleys on the bottom.

Last Chance to Comment on Revised Seattle Housing Plan

Today is the last day for public comments in the latest round of process around the One Seattle Comprehensive Plan proposed by Mayor Bruce Harrell to guide the next 20 years of city growth. Housing advocates are pushing the City to go bigger.

Topical Vacations: Amazon’s Block 21

Last Monday, one of the first items that our brand new City Council voted on was a holdover matter from the previous council. This was...

University District Rezone Proposal: A Deeper Look At Incentive Zoning, Historic Preservation, And Affordable...

Seattle's Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) released draft recommendations on the University District rezone and urban design proposal in late May. The...
Mayor Mike McGinn cutting the ribbon on the Ballard Neighborhood Greenway as kids on bikes line up to get a first ride. (Credit: Dennis Bratland)

Mayoral Challengers Face Uphill Battle To Satisfy Market Urbanists

Former Mayor Mike McGinn declared Monday he's joining the race and seeking a rematch against Mayor Ed Murray, who beat him by 8,500 votes...

Snohomish County Contemplates Growth Scenarios Ranging from Urban Infill to Sprawl

Like many local governments, Snohomish County has kicked off their comprehensive planning process to meet a state-mandated deadline to update the county's 20-year growth...

AIA Seattle’s Density Done Right Forum Imagines a Better Blueprint

How can a city increase its density gracefully? What would such a transformation look and feel like for residents? These questions guided the series of...

City Tells Convention Center: Addition Public Benefits Are Too Small

Yesterday both the City of Seattle and Community Package Coalition told the planners of the Washington State Convention Center (WSCC) Addition that the public benefit...