Land Use

Looking at the microsoft campus from the redmond technology station

East Link TOD: Microsoft Grows Around Redmond Technology Station, If Not Housing

A huge Microsoft Campus "Refresh" redevelopment is underway next door to Redmond Technology Station. It will add three million square feet of office space, but not much housing and no highrises.

Rezoned, Revitalized Aurora

Travel north on Aurora Avenue, past Lake Union, and you will see the iconic patterns of the corridor. Low budget motels, used car lots,...
Image: A six story building with retail on the first level and pedestrians on the sidewalk.

Social Housing Push Gaining Support as Housing Prices Skyrocket

Policymakers get ahead of themselves sometimes, especially when it comes to the complicated world of housing policy. How often do we stop and ask...

Why the ‘finesse of the avenue’ is what cities need

Fourth in an illustrated series about place-decoding from the South of France. The Finesse of the Avenue Last month in Cassis, the Avenue Victor Hugo told the stories surrounding its...

Sunday Video: Every Neighborhood Should Have A Corner Store

City Beautiful takes on the corner store and explains why they're so good for communities and why they are so rare today in most...

Seattle Planning Commission Seeking New Members

If you're a wonk about all things planning, then the City of Seattle may have just the opportunity for you. The Seattle Planning Commission...

Is ST3 Fully Serving Ballard?

Last week, the Sound Transit board unanimously voted to proceed with sending the full Sound Transit 3 project list to voters in November. This project...
Klyde Warren's Park's street edges are activated with food trucks, clear sight lines, and flexible seating. (Photo by the author)

Lidding I-5 in Downtown Seattle: Site Analysis and Interim Solutions

Yesterday's article went over cost estimates and offered three freeway lid case studies across. In this third piece on lidding I-5, I will summarize...