303 Battery: The World’s First Net Zero Energy Highrise Apartment Building
On a humble lot in Belltown, a remarkable building is underway. While 303 Battery may never raise the same level of international buzz as...
Short-Term Rental Regulations Take Shape Ahead of Big Vote
A final regulatory bill for short-term vacation rentals in Seattle may be passed by end of year ending a two-year process of policy formulation....
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.
Urbanizing the Economy
In a previous article, I wrote about vertical farming and the technology’s ability to urbanize agriculture. Vertical farming facilitates the urbanization of agriculture with...
9-0: City Council Passes U District Rezone Unlocking MHA
New high-rises could be on the way for the University District (U District) for the first time since the 1970's. In a significant unanimous...
Sunday Video: Can We Make Cities Car-Free?
https://youtu.be/g9-9CxCxrVE
Dave Amos looks at how cities across the globe are making streets and districts car-free. He also explains how this is improving economic and...
Reminder: The First Hill Public Realm Action Plan Open House
First Hill Public Realm Action Plan Open House
When
Wednesday, January 7, 2015, 5 – 7pm
Where
Town Hall
1119 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
What
First Hill’s growing residential population, cultural...
Sunday Video: Why DTLA Is So Small
Why is Los Angeles’ downtown so small? It isn’t just because of the car. Dave Amos of City Beautiful explains.