King County Looks Toward Land Use Changes
In late September, the King County Council's Transportation, Economy and Environment (TrEE) Committee met to discuss amendments to the King County Executive's Recommended Plan for...
Planting Seeds for a City Center in Lynnwood
When we warned of a stroad growing in Lynnwood due to highway widening plans, it cast a negative light on Lynnwood's plans to develop...
Seattle Seeks To Tackle Issues With Vacant Buildings
Vacant buildings have become an increasing issue in Seattle over the past few years. Vacant buildings are often indication of a faltering economy and...
Event: University District Rezone And Urban Design Public Hearing Tonight
The University District rezone and urban design legislation is now before the Seattle City Council. To kick off the review and deliberation process, the City...
Encouraging Better Seattle Retail Districts
Seattle has been widely successful in getting developers to build ground floor retail as part of residential developments since the 1990s. Land use regulations in...
Urbanism Can Help Fight Fascism But Only With Reform
In the wake of last Tuesday's electoral collapse, think pieces have abounded. I've spun myself in circles and tied my stomach into knots trying...
ST3 Passed! Here’s How and What’s Next
A 25-year investment in high quality transit is a big commitment to make, but the Puget Sound Region just made it after last night's...
More Support For Removing I-5 Downtown
When I published an argument for removing I-5 from central Seattle on Monday, I hoped it would start a conversation, and it does seem...