Land Use

Holiday Video: How Big Can Cities Get?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJesS4zH2GI Davos Amos ask how big cities can get. Many megacities, largely defined as over 10 million people, are rapidly growing in industrialized countries. But...
Elects and pro cricketers at Tollgate Farm Park

Elevate Cricket in Incoming Bellevue, Kirkland, and Seattle Parks Levies

Move aside pickleball, it's time to give another rapidly growing sport in the Puget Sound the limelight. “Cricket has seen an exponential growth in...

A Conversation with Newly Retired Councilmember Rob Johnson

After ushering in the expansions of Mandatory Housing Affordability (MHA) to all of Seattle's urban villages with a unanimous vote, District 4 Councilmember Rob...
The M Tower, the first highrise out of the gates after the U District was rezoned in 2017, rises in the background of this shot of The Ave at NE 50th St. (Photo by Doug Trumm)

We Can Rezone The Ave While Preserving Its Historic Character

Too often, our city has spent years delaying policy with infighting, time that we could spend on collaborative efforts to address our growing housing...

Kirkland Advances Catalyst Project for ’10-Minute Neighborhood’ Near Houghton

A 2.2 acre strip mall property purchased by Kirkland in 2022 is seen as a big opportunity for the city to create community space and expand housing while serving as a catalysis in a neighborhood oozing potential.

City Begins EIS Process on Backyard Cottage Proposal, Comment by November 1

In an announcement yesterday, Seattle City Council shared news that work on a land use proposal to encourage development of detached accessory dwelling units...

Let’s Talk Inclusionary Zoning: An Interview With Arnab Chakraborty

Below is an interview transcript with Arnab Chakraborty. This transcript is part of a series of interviews that are meant to shed light on how...

Hotel Clare: A Glamorous Addition to Downtown

Plans for the Hotel Clare site are getting a big makeover. Located on the corner of Second Avenue and Virginia Street, the project is...