Pioneer Square Obstructionists Prevail Again
In 2011, the Seattle City Council reached what was, at the time, perceived as a compromise on height limits in Pioneer Square. Councilmember Tim...
Sunday Video: Why Did Cities Build Downtown Malls?
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Dave Amos explores the history and life of downtown malls in North America. He points out their pitfalls and what alternatives may be better...
An Urbanist Case for Vertical Farming
Today, common agricultural practices come with significant environmental costs. The sector depletes fresh water supplies, occupies large swathes of land, and emits major greenhouse...
City Council Approves Rezone in the Westlake Neighborhood
Yesterday, the Seattle City Council approved a contract rezone in the Westlake neighborhood paving the way for a new mixed-use project break ground in the...
Embracing the Middle: Olympia’s Struggle for Housing Diversity Wages On
Early this year, Minneapolis made headlines when it decided to eliminate restrictive single-family zoning laws citywide. Others followed. Oregon passed a measure that requires...
East Link TOD: Spring District Gradually Blossoms with Development
Buoyed by its light rail station and master plan, the Spring District has seen more than 2,000 homes, 4 million square feet of office, and 8,000 parking stalls recently delivered or in development.
Sunday Video: Top 10 Cities Devoting Prime Land To Golf Courses
Golf courses take up a huge amount of land and resources to support an activity enjoyed by very few people. In some big cities,...
Together We Can Make Housing Affordability Mandatory in Seattle
This year, we have an opportunity to make Seattle housing more affordable. The question is this: will we share our growth and prosperity, or...